Teaching Assistant for the Medical Education Team (Kidderminster)

Jobsgopublic Limited; Comberton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Equality & Diversity

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Medical Education Team. You will support pupils who cannot attend school due to medical reasons, including those with additional needs, in learning, confidence, and progress within a safe environment.

Typical duties include supporting learners with SEND and medical needs, assisting in small groups or 1:1, and contributing to reintegration planning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with medical needs
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one sessions
• Deliver online learning and home-based learning where appropriate
• Assist with classroom routines, preparing resources and monitoring attendance
• Provide first aid and supervise pupils during learning and transition times
• Contribute to reviews and reintegration planning

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

SEND experience

Medical needs experience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant: The Medical Education Team at Worcestershire County Council
Salary: £11,398 - £13,392 per annum, plus SEN £643
18 Hours per Week (Monday-Wednesday)
Location: Kidderminster Medical Education Team, Lea Street Education Centre, Lea Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1SN
Team: The Medical Education Team
Permanent / Fixed Term Contract

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Required from November 2026, or earlier if it can be negotiated, we are seeking an excellent, experienced and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Medical Education Team. The successful candidate will support pupils who are currently unable to attend their school setting for medical reasons, including pupils with additional needs, to access learning, develop confidence and make progress within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

Pupils accessing the MET are typically of secondary age and may require academic, social, emotional and pastoral support tailored to their individual circumstances. The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of teaching staff and senior colleagues to support pupils in small groups, one-to-one sessions, online learning and, where appropriate, in school or home settings.The MET offers pupils tuition within small groups, in English, mathematics, science and PSHE. Pupils who are unable to attend lessons within a MET base may be offered one-to-one sessions or small group classes via Teams and, in some instances, support within the home or school setting.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of committed teachers and support staff to help pupils engage positively with education, build independent learning skills and prepare for reintegration or their next steps. The role will include supporting classroom routines, preparing resources, monitoring daily attendance, providing first aid, supervising pupils during learning, social and transition times, and contributing to reviews where appropriate.We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and young people, has strong communication and organisational skills, and is able to work sensitively with pupils whose medical needs may affect their attendance, confidence and engagement.

Experience of supporting learners with SEND, medical needs, social and emotional needs, or barriers to attendance, including EBSA, would be advantageous. A clear commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion and professional practice is essential.

The successful applicant would be joining a dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that pupils are not disadvantaged by their existing medical conditions and are supported to thrive within education.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026