Teaching Assistant (TA2 with SEN allowance)

Wmjobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forge Secondary Short Stay School in Redditch is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA2 with SEN Allowance) to join a supportive staff team. You will assist teachers in pupil learning, provide pastoral care and guidance, and work with small groups to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

We value volunteers with SEN experience and a passion for helping at-risk pupils. The role is term-time only with 5 training days, starting as soon as possible and subject to DBS and references.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience is desired (not essential)
• SEN experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers in pupil learning and provide pastoral care and guidance.
• Support a range of pupils who experience barriers to learning.
• Work with small class groups (2–8 pupils) to maximise impact.

Skills

Pastoral care

Pupil learning support

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA2 with SEN Allowance)
Salary:£20,924 per annum (TA2 point 5-6 plus SEN Allowance £19,737 plus £1,187)
Hours:32.5
Location: The Forge Secondary Short Stay School, 215 Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8HF
Permanent:Term Time Only plus 5 Training Days

TA2 point 5-6 plus SEN allowance. £20,924 (£19,737 plus £1,187)

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Training Days

This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to young people’s lives by supporting a range of pupils who experience barriers to learning. Come and join us and be part of a team where everyone plays a crucial part in raising aspirations so every pupil can achieve their potential. Classes are small allowing you to make more of an impact, you will be assisting Teachers in pupil learning and providing pastoral care and guidance.

We want to hear from you if you are passionate about making a difference and helping to improve the learning opportunities for our children. We want you to join us in ensuring pupils succeed both academically and pastorally. Our ideal candidate may already have experience working in our kind of setting or have worked with young people who have SEMH difficulties.

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant as the school is going through an exciting period of development. Our pupils are 11-16 years and have been excluded or are close to being excluded from mainstream school. Pupils are referred to us by schools and the Local Authority. Our Teaching groups are small between 2 and 8 pupils per class. We currently have 38 pupils on role.

For more information contact our Business Operations Manager Kelly Butler on email at [e-mail] or for further details please ring 01527 597936. We encourage all candidates to visit the school.

SAFEGUARDING THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND DBS CHECKS AND RIGOROUS INTERVIEW

Additional information:

• UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
• 3 years' experience is desired (not essential)
• SEN experience highly desirable
• With regards to the starting date, it will be as soon as possible- as soon as the successful candidate is able to start

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.

Application Closing Date:

Thursday 1st October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date:

W/C Monday 5th October 2026

Attached documents:

• TA2 Job and Person Specification June 2026.pdf
• Application-Form-Support-Staff-2025.doc