Grade 2 Teaching Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 16 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 May 2026
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 364cbbcc-0689-4f3d-9d19-ca99e23081cd

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role
Demonstrable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Knowledge & Understanding

Good understanding of autism and its impact on learning, communication, and social interaction
Awareness of inclusive teaching practices and differentiation strategies
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities
Familiarity with behaviour management strategies, including positive behaviour support approaches

Skills & Abilities

Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to meet individual pupil needs
Skilled in supporting pupils' emotional regulation and promoting independence
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as using initiative when required
Competence in supporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively

Personal Qualities

Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
Commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity
Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of pupils and the school environment
Positive attitude and willingness to engage in further training and development
Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality

What the school offers its staff

A committed and supportive leadership team

Wonderful, motivated children
A commitment to your future professional development
Support from the whole community of our church school
Support from The Spire Trust (currently in process of joining)

Commitment to safeguarding

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

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Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role
Demonstrable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Good understanding of autism and its impact on learning, communication, and social interaction
Awareness of inclusive teaching practices and differentiation strategies
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities
Familiarity with behaviour management strategies, including positive behaviour support approaches
Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to meet individual pupil needs
Skilled in supporting pupils' emotional regulation and promoting independence
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as using initiative when required
Competence in supporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
Commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity
Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of pupils and the school environment
Positive attitude and willingness to engage in further training and development
Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality

Wonderful, motivated children
A commitment to your future professional development
Support from the whole community of our church school
Support from The Spire Trust (currently in process of joining)

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