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Teaching Assistant (Full-Time - Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities Available), Kidderminster
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Teaching Personnel
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Job Reference:
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3
Posted:
17.05.2025
Expiry Date:
01.07.2025
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Job Description:
Teaching Assistant (Full-Time – Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities Available)
Location: Torton, Kidderminster
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent and 12-month Fixed Term Contract available (Term Time Only)
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour
Annual Salary: £22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
We are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join a specialist independent day school located in Torton, Kidderminster. Both permanent and fixed-term roles are available, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with additional needs.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting students aged 6 to 19 with a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other associated challenges. You will be part of a specialist team dedicated to providing tailored support in a safe and structured environment. Many of the students also have complex medical needs and sensory or physical impairments, requiring a sensitive, adaptable, and individualised approach.
This role is ideal for individuals who are resilient, caring, and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
About Our Client
Our client is an independent special day school that offers a highly specialist learning environment for students with a variety of complex needs. Their holistic approach prioritises wellbeing, personal growth, and tailored education, empowering students to achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive working culture, focused on high standards of care and achievement.
Please note: our client does not offer sponsorship.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs (desirable)
A patient, calm, and empathetic approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A flexible and proactive attitude to classroom support
Willingness to learn and develop professionally
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are advantageous but not essential
Why Apply?
Be part of a supportive and dedicated team
Help students with complex needs develop confidence, independence, and life skills
Gain valuable experience in a specialist education setting
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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