7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 March 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week, term time only, plus 5 training days (8.30am-3.30pm daily).

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TA2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing environment?

Millfields First School is looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Inclusion Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work 1:1 or in small groups with children who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

About the Role:

✔ Providing tailored support for children with additional needs, including those with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and other learning differences

✔ Working closely with class teachers and SEND staff to adapt learning materials and strategies

✔ Using creative and engaging approaches to make learning accessible and enjoyable

✔ Supporting children in developing their social, emotional, and communication skills

✔ Helping to implement EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) targets and personalised learning plans

✔ Creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel valued and supported

What We’re Looking For:

A kind, patient, and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting children with SEND

Experience working with children with additional needs (desirable but not essential)

A calm and adaptable approach, able to respond to different learning styles and behaviours

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, and external professionals

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all pupils


What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

A welcoming and inclusive school community A supportive leadership team and excellent training opportunities

The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives A school that values child-centred learning, creativity, and inclusion

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.

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Additional documents

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About Millfields First School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 9
Education phase
Primary
School size
284 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 9
Phone number
01527831885

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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