Teaching Assistant

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate Teaching Assistant. The role involves working in close collaboration with subject specialist teachers to provide high-quality in-class support, ensuring that pupils achieve high standards. In addition, the role will include delivering targeted interventions to help pupils make strong progress.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs, supporting both their academic achievement and their wider personal development within a supportive and inclusive school community.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in educational settings and an understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and GCSE syllabuses. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs is desirable, but the right personal qualities - high expectations, empathy, and compassion - are essential.

About the Academy

We are a truly unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school. The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be.

Our academy is a popular choice for children with special and additional learning needs. Numbers of pupils on roll with an EHCP or in receipt of SEN support are above local and national averages. The SEN team consists of our SENCO who leads a committed and dedicated growing support team including TAs, Assistant SENCOs and two apprentices.

This team contributes significantly to the provision for all children but for those with special and additional needs, working alongside teachers and pastoral support to ensure the very best care and provision for some of our most vulnerable children.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

We would encourage all prospective candidates to visit the academy to tour and meet with other members of the staff and our pupils, please contact Christine Sheppard [email removed] if you wish to arrange this. In addition, I encourage you to visit our website; look at our Facebook page and email our SENCO - Mrs Marie Bradbury - [email removed] if you have any specific questions.

I am grateful for the interest that you have shown and would urge you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the closing date is 2nd October 2026,and we expect to hold interviews the following week.