Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Inclusion Room Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Pershore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Park Primary School in Pershore is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to lead our Inclusion Room and support children with diverse needs. You will work with the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to plan targeted interventions and deliver engaging activities that build skills, confidence and resilience.

This role is permanent, 32 hours and 5 minutes per week, with a focus on inclusion across the school. Abbey Park Primary School offers opportunities to shape a dedicated space where every child

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident in delivering targeted interventions.
• Able to understand and respond to children's individual needs.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing practical and engaging learning opportunities.
• Calm, patient and able to support children who may find school challenging.
• Organised and able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Confident in taking responsibility for a designated provision.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring that every child feels that they belong, achieve and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our Inclusion Room, creating a calm, engaging and inclusive environment.
• Deliver a range of targeted interventions linked to children's individual needs and targets.
• Support children with academic needs, including targeted interventions to address gaps in learning.
• Support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to develop emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Work closely with teachers, the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to plan and review interventions.
• Deliver sessions according to an agreed timetable, ensuring that children's support is coordinated with their classroom learning.
• Monitor children's progress and contribute to discussions about next steps.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and help them to recognise and celebrate their strengths.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop practical skills, independence and confidence.
• Lead engaging activities such as cooking, outdoor learning, creative activities and practical learning experiences.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet the needs of individual children.
• Contribute to a wider culture of inclusion across the school.

Skills

Warm, caring approach

Commitment to child outcomes

Strong communication

Creativity in learning activities

Calm and patient demeanor

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Inclusion Room Lead

TA3 | 32 hours and 5 minutes per week | Permanent

An exciting opportunity to make a real difference

Are you an enthusiastic, nurturing and creative Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning?

Abbey Park Primary School is looking for an outstanding Level 3 Teaching Assistant to lead our Inclusion Room. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take responsibility for developing a welcoming, purposeful space where children can receive targeted support and develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive.

Our Inclusion Room will provide a flexible environment for children who need additional support at different points during the school day. You will work closely with class teachers, our Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to ensure that support is carefully planned around individual children's needs and targets.

What will you be doing?

You will:

• Lead and develop our Inclusion Room, creating a calm, engaging and inclusive environment.
• Deliver a range of targeted interventions linked to children's individual needs and targets.
• Support children with academic needs, including targeted interventions to address gaps in learning.
• Support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to develop emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Work closely with teachers, the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to plan and review interventions.
• Deliver sessions according to an agreed timetable, ensuring that children's support is coordinated with their classroom learning.
• Monitor children's progress and contribute to discussions about next steps.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and help them to recognise and celebrate their strengths.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop practical skills, independence and confidence.
• Lead engaging activities such as cooking, outdoor learning, creative activities and practical learning experiences.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet the needs of individual children.
• Contribute to a wider culture of inclusion across the school.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Experienced in supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Confident in delivering targeted interventions.
• Able to understand and respond to children's individual needs.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing practical and engaging learning opportunities.
• Calm, patient and able to support children who may find school challenging.
• Organised and able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Confident in taking responsibility for a designated provision.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring that every child feels that they belong, achieve and thrive.

Why join us?

This is much more than a traditional Teaching Assistant role. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop an important area of our school provision, working closely with our Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to shape how we support children with additional needs.

You will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of experiences and activities, from targeted academic interventions to cooking, outdoor learning and practical life skills.

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers, enjoy being creative and would relish the opportunity to develop an Inclusion Room that children feel safe, valued and successful in, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) plus SNA

Closing date: 17th September 2026

Interview date: 23rd September 2026

Start date: ASAP

Abbey Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact: Joanne Spencer 01386 552722 / [e-mail]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Attached documents

APPS TA3 Inclusion Room Lead.docx