Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant in Kidderminster to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs. The role is long-term and full-time, starting in September, and offers a chance to contribute to the child’s early education journey.

You will support the child in classroom activities, assist with mobility and personal care, and help with social and emotional development, working in partnership with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex or physical needs.
• Nurturing, patient and adaptable.
• Genuine passion for helping young children thrive.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a caring team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to help the child engage in classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Assisting with mobility, personal care, and ensuring the child's comfort and safety throughout the day.
• Supporting the child's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised strategies and targets.

Skills

1:1 support

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

Job description

Reception 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Kidderminster
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Start Date: September

A lovely and supportive primary school in Kidderminster is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs. This is a long-term, full-time position offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's early education journey.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support to help the child engage in classroom activities and learning tasks
• Assisting with mobility, personal care, and ensuring the child's comfort and safety throughout the day
• Supporting the child's social, emotional, and physical development
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised strategies and targets

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children with complex or physical needs
• A nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for helping young children thrive
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a caring team

If you are a compassionate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a lasting impact in a child's life, this could be the perfect role for you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.