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Teaching Assistant Grade 3 (Challenging Behaviour)

Job details
Posting date: 06 September 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6FA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1e77b7d0-9d71-4881-9ae9-ef2b819a03f5

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Resilient staff willing to work and support our young adults to become as independent as possible

Staff who are confident and competent to work with the young adults within school and also the local community

To understand and be prepared for the physicality of the role.

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths – desirable

First-aid training, or willingness to complete it

Minibus test, or willingness to complete it

NVQ Level 3

Significant experience working with young adults with significant learning disabilities who can display extremely challenging behaviour. This can be in a school setting, residential setting or via social care setting.

What the school offers its staff

• a friendly, positive environment receiving a full programme of CPD support.

• a large welcoming staff team dedicated to further improvement.

• Governors that are committed and ambitious on behalf of pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wyre Forest School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required. All successful candidates will be required to subscribe to the DBS update service as part of their employment contract.

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