Teaching assistant

Smile Education; Worcester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role at a welcoming primary school in Worcester.

The position runs for the full academic year, with hours 8:30–15:30, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on supporting children’s learning, behaviour, and emotional development within a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal).
• If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a school is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are required.
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Working within the nest with other senior members of staff.
• Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress.
• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistants.

Skills

Experience in school

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Commitment to learning

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Worcester

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full time, long-term – full academic year

Pay: £90-108

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis at a welcoming primary school in Worcester

This SEN Teaching Assistant role will run for the full academic year and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, values-led school environment that places pupils at the heart of everything it does.

The school is a friendly, inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes high expectations, positive behaviour, and a nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

As a SEN teaching assistant, you will:

• Working within the nest with other senior members of staff
• Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress
• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support
• Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistants

Requirements

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal)
• If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school is essential
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting or SEN setting
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications