Casual Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Casual Teaching Assistant to help support children and young adults in a special school environment. The role is flexible and will involve covering staff absences and supporting professional development courses. Candidates should have experience working with children and a sound knowledge of child development. This is an important opportunity to contribute positively to the educational journey of young individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Recent practical experience with children, ideally with SEN.
• Sound knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff absence and CPD courses as needed.

Skills

Experience with children in a learning context

Knowledge of child development

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Casual Teaching Assistant

Salary: £15.40 per hour

Hours: As and when required

Location: Wyre Forest School

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to help shape the future within this fully generic all‑age special school.

Responsibilities

The role will be on a casual basis as and when required to cover staff absence and CPD courses.

Qualifications and Experience

It is preferable that candidates will have recent practical experience of working with children in a learning context, and ideally with children or young adults with SEN. They should also have a sound working knowledge of child development.

Safeguarding and EEO

Wyre Forest School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A completed Enhanced DBS will be required. All successful candidates will be required to subscribe to the DBS update service as part of their employment contract. We carry out Google/LinkedIn searches on names and former names going back 2 years to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

Application Instructions

Please note – previous applicants need not apply and CVs will not be accepted; please complete the application form attached, thank you.

Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026

Attached Documents

• Application form - SUPPORT STAFF, updated Sept 2022 (6).docx
• WFS A Day In The Life of a TA.docx
• Supply Teaching Assistant - Job Description & Person Specification.docx