Part-time Teaching Assistant Grade 2


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Redditch, B97 5AQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification – Teaching Assistant (TA2) – (SEND Focus: Autism)

Essential Qualifications & Training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards)

• Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in SEND and autism support

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

Desirable Criteria

• Training in autism-specific approaches (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, or similar strategies)

• Experience supporting sensory needs and using sensory regulation tools

• First Aid training

• Experience of working with assistive technologies or alternative communication methods (e.g. AAC systems)

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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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