SEN Teaching Assistant Secondary in Worcester

Location: WR4, Worcester

Pay: £90 – £110 per day (Based on experience)

Contract: Full-time opportunity, Monday–Friday until the end of the academic year.

Smile Education is proud to be supporting a welcoming and nurturing secondary SEN school in Worcester that is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and patient individual to support students with a range of special educational needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. The role is ideal for candidates with SEN experience who are committed to making a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

The Role

• Support students with a range of special educational needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs.
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Encourage student engagement, independence, and confidence in learning.
• Support students with social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievements.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

About the School

• Specialist secondary SEN setting supporting students aged 11–19 with a range of complex learning needs.
• Caters for pupils with Autism, communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, and associated additional needs.
• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios to ensure personalised support and positive outcomes.
• A nurturing and inclusive environment focused on developing independence, confidence, and life skills alongside academic achievement.
• Well‑resourced classrooms and specialist facilities designed to support individual learning styles and sensory needs.
• Experienced multidisciplinary team including teaching staff, support staff, therapists, and pastoral professionals.
• Strong focus on preparing students for adulthood, promoting personal development, wellbeing, and community engagement.
• Supportive leadership team committed to staff development and creating positive learning experiences for every student.
• Students who thrive through consistency, structure, encouragement, and meaningful relationships with staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (minimum 3 months).
• Previous experience supporting Autism is highly desirable.
• Experience within a school, care, youth work, or support setting is advantageous.
• Patient, resilient, and caring nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Committed to full‑time work and able to provide consistency for students.
• Able to provide a minimum of two references covering the past two years, including one that comments on your work with children or young people.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education.