SEND Support Staff - Kidderminster

Teaching Personnel; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND school in Kidderminster. In this role, you’ll support children with special educational needs, helping create a nurturing and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a genuine interest in aiding young learners, and will enjoy contributing to a collaborative team.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact on young people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.
• Genuine interest in supporting learners with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, emotional, and social development.
• Provide one-to-one and group support.
• Create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Kidderminster

Start Date: September

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-respected SEND school in the Kidderminster area.

About the Role:

As a key part of the classroom team, you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, encourage independence, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where every child is valued.

What We’re Looking For:

A patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic attitude

Experience working with children or young people (in school or care settings) is desirable but not essential

A genuine interest in supporting learners with additional needs

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A valid Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What We Offer:

A supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day

Whether you're experienced in education or looking to begin a rewarding career in SEND support, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

Apply now by attaching a copy of your CV to be part of a school community that celebrates every achievement, no matter how small.

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.

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.