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Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Millfields First School, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week plus inset days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: TA2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose of the Role

• To support the inclusion and progress of pupils with additional needs, ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive and succeed
• To provide targeted 1-1 support for various children throughout the day, both inside and outside the classroom
• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment

Key Responsibilities

• Work 1-1 with identified children, supporting their learning, well-being and social development
• Assist in delivering tailored interventions and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Support children in classroom activities, group work, and during transitions around the school
• Help children to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with teachers and relevant staff
• Work with teachers to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Provide support during unstructured times, such as break and lunch
• Liaise effectively with staff, parents/carers, and outside agencies as required
• Uphold the school’s policies, including safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Good standard of general education, including English and maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• Relevant qualification or training in supporting children eg TA level 2 or 3
• Willingness to undertake further training as required

Experience

• Experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally in a school setting
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs on a 1-1 basis (desirable)

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of child development and the barriers to learning some children may face
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and the importance of confidentiality

Personal qualities

• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equal opportunities
• Flexible and proactive approach to work
• High expectations for all pupils
• Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real difference to children’s progress and happiness
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to staff support services
  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Millfields First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Millfields First School website
• Email address: sbenfield@millfields.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01527 831885
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millfields-first-school

Arranging a visit to Millfields First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbenfield@millfields.worcs.sch.uk.

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