Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Job description
Location: Worcester, WR5
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support several of our specialist education partners in the Worcester (WR5) area.
About the Role
You will be providing classroom support for a range of children between 4-19 years old, with SEND difficulties (mild to severe), such as: Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) & SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). Alongside working with the class teachers and support staff, you should be adaptable and supportive with a range of learning styles.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver personalised one‑to‑one and small‑group support
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Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
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Follow EHCPs and support plans to promote steady progress
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Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and behaviour
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Use visual supports, sensory tools, and alternative communication systems
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Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing insights with staff
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Contribute to a calm, nurturing classroom environment
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Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off‑site activities
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Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence
About You
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Passionate about supporting children with SEND
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Calm, patient, and positive under pressure
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Strong communicator who builds trusting relationships
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Proactive, flexible, and a supportive team player
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Emotionally resilient and reflective
Requirements
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Willing to complete a DBS check or provide an updated certificate
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Able to provide two references
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Proof of right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, please apply via the link or email tom.baker@teachingpersonnel.com.
Applications without a CV cannot be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Description
Location: Worcester, WR5 Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support several of our specialist education partners in the Worcester (WR1) area. About the Role
Reference
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Birmingham SENAuthor
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