SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
• Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND in an education or care environment
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and how to support differentiated learning
• Proactive, caring, reliable and focused on inclusion
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

About the School

This Kidderminster primary setting emphasises high standards of care and inclusion. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils with SEND receive tailored support that enables them to flourish both in the classroom and beyond. The environment is positive and nurturing, with strong expectations around behaviour, support and learning for all.