Teaching Assistant
Worcestershire
Full time
£23,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
3322db9b-95cf-438b-a237-5fd8b51b3393
Job Description
Working closely with pupils and staff, Teaching Assistants help maintain engagement and progress. Support may include assisting with lesson delivery, providing small group or one-to-one input, and helping to maintain effective classroom routines. Flexibility, initiative, and clear communication are key when supporting pupils of varying abilities.
Provides classroom-based support during lessons.
Delivers small group or individual interventions.
Supports classroom organisation and resources.
Encourages positive behaviour and engagement.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting early literacy or phonics.
Warm. patient communicator with strong rapport-building skills.
Comfortable adapting tasks to meet varied learning needs.
Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to routines.
About the School
Located in Worcestershire (WR1), this Primary school has a confident Ofsted Good rating and is known for its literacy-rich environment. Staff are committed to early reading success, offering structured phonics teaching, engaging reading spaces, and targeted support for pupils who need extra intervention.
The school fosters a warm, inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe to take risks in their learning. Teachers and support staff work closely to ensure children receive consistent routines, clear modelling, and plenty of positive reinforcement. Regular reading initiatives, family engagement events, and a well-stocked library reflect the school’s strong belief in reading for pleasure.
Leadership is supportive and development-focused, offering CPD in phonics, reading development, and inclusive literacy strategies. This is a collaborative, nurturing environment where support staff play a central role in helping children build strong foundations for future learning.