SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – TA3
Salary: £7,770 - £9,129 per annum: (TA3 SCP 7–17, dependent on experience)
Hours: 12 hours per week across 3 days, term time only
Location: Astley CE Primary School, School Lane, Astley, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0RH
Permanent

Astley CE Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. We are a small, rural Church of England primary school where children are known as individuals and relationships are at the heart of school life.

You will work as part of our dedicated team to support pupils across the school, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The role will involve working with individuals and groups, supporting high-quality learning, delivering interventions, helping pupils to overcome barriers to learning and promoting their confidence and independence. You will work closely with class teachers and other colleagues to ensure that every child is supported to achieve their potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about educating and supporting the whole child. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative staff team where professional development is actively encouraged. Our latest Ofsted inspection in May 2026 judged Inclusion to be at the Strong standard, recognising our highly inclusive culture and the well-targeted support provided to pupils. Ofsted also found that staff feel valued and supported and benefit from an effective programme of professional learning.

We can offer enthusiastic children, a welcoming school community, supportive colleagues and opportunities to develop professionally. As a Church of England school, our values and Christian ethos are central to school life, and the successful candidate will be expected to support this ethos.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and meet our team.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Amandine Stone, School Manager
Telephone: 01299 822002
Email: hr@astley.worcs.sch.uk

Benefits:

As a member of the Astley team, you will benefit from a supportive working environment where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. We offer access to ongoing training and professional learning, opportunities to develop your skills and experience, and membership of the appropriate local government pension scheme.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Astley CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check. References and other appropriate pre-employment checks will also be undertaken.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrate the diversity of all our residents.

Application Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 2 October 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.