SEN Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our school community and help children thrive at St. John’s C of E Middle School Academy in Bromsgrove.

Hours are 30 per week (8:45am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday; Term Time Only). Scale 2/3, SCP 3-6, £17,843 - £19,119 per annum (Term Time Only). The school, part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, is committed to safeguarding and providing a supportive environment focused on inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high expectations for every child and support diverse learning needs.
• Use engaging, inclusive resources and flexible strategies to reach all pupils.
• Identify barriers to learning and tailor support to individual needs.
• Collaborate with the school team to promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

High expectations

Creativity

Collaboration

Job description

Join a school community where every child is encouraged to flourish. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and play a key role in helping our children thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Have high expectations for every child and a genuine commitment to helping them reach their full potential
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility, engaging pupils through purposeful resources and effective, inclusive strategies
• Be reflective and responsive, identifying and reducing barriers to learning and tailoring support to individual needs
• Work collaboratively and positively as part of a strong, supportive team

What We Offer

• A welcoming and caring school community committed to improving outcomes for all children
• Excellent professional development opportunities through The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, which values ongoing CPD and supports staff development and progression
• A nurturing environment underpinned by our Christian vision, where inclusion, care and respect are at the heart of everything we do

Our school is a place where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and wishes to contribute meaningfully to the life and development of our school community.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as upholding fundamental British values.

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, and a self-declaration form for shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check.

If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

CV’s will not be accepted.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Online Search: An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Work Details

Hours: 30hrs per week (8:45am - 3:15pm, Monday - Friday) (Term Time Only)

Grade: Scale 2/3, SCP 3 - 6 - £17,843 - £19,119 per annum (Term Time Only)

Location: St. John’s C of E Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B61 7DH

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Interviews: TBC