Teaching Assistant Grade 1 / 2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant Grade 1/2 to help shape the future of students in a fully inclusive all-age special school. Candidates should have practical experience working with children, ideally with special educational needs. This permanent role offers a salary between £20,000 and £21,000 per annum, promoting opportunities for Professional Development and a commitment to safeguarding. The position requires completion of an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have recent practical experience of working with children in a learning context.
• Ideally, candidates will have experience with children or young adults with special educational needs (SEN).
• A sound working knowledge of child development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the future within a fully generic all-age special school.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Complete Enhanced DBS and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Skills

Recent practical experience of working with children

Sound working knowledge of child development

Experience with children or young adults with SEN

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications (preferable)

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Grade 1 / 2

Salary: £20,000 - £21,000 per annum

Hours: 32.50 TTO

Location: Wyre Forest School

Employment Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen, to help shape the future within this fully generic all-age special school.

It is preferable that candidates will have recent practical experience of working with children in a learning context, and ideally of children or young adults with SEN. They should also have a sound working knowledge of child development.

Candidates may have the opportunity to gain Teaching Assistant qualifications.

Wyre Forest School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required. All successful candidates will be required to subscribe to the DBS update service as part of their employment contract. We carry out Google/LinkedIn searches on names and former names going back 2 years to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Application Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 28/01/2026

Attached documents

• Grade 2 - Job Description & Person Specification (4).docx
• WFS A Day In The Life of a TA.docx
• Grade 1 - Job Description & Person Specification (7).docx