SEND Teaching Assistant - Kidderminster

Teaching Personnel; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support provider in the UK is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students' academic, emotional, and social development. The role requires a patient and empathetic individual who can work effectively with teachers and therapists. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is part-time during term time. Salary ranges from £90–£100 per day, including holiday pay.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Chance to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school or care settings is desirable but not essential.
• Genuine interest in supporting learners with additional needs.
• Valid Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development.
• Provide one‑to‑one and group support.
• Help create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Patient attitude

Empathetic attitude

Enthusiastic attitude

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Kidderminster
Start Date: ASAP (following vetting process)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

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

• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic attitude
• Experience working with children or young people (in school or care settings) is desirable but not essential
• Genuine interest in supporting learners with additional needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Valid Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What We Offer

• 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

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now by attaching a copy of your CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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’. Candidates will receive free child protection and preventing duty training and must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance is provided.

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.

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