Job Description

Company Overview

Worcester Learning Zone is dedicated to providing personalised educational services that adapt to the unique needs of learners. Our mission is to make education enjoyable, worthwhile, and accessible for everyone through flexible and bespoke learning opportunities.

Summary

We are seeking two passionate Teaching Assistants to join our teams, one at Worcester Learning Zone, and the other at Wise Owl Tutors in Kidderminster. These roles are essential in supporting our mission by providing tailored educational assistance to learners of all ages in Worcester and Kidderminster. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide learning support for pupils with or without special needs. Assist with the development of individual education plans to achieve learning goals. Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities. Encourage pupils to interact with peers. Provide feedback to pupils and tutors Create and maintain an orderly and supportive environment, undertaking administrative tasks as needed. Promote good pupil conduct encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour. Support the use of technology in learning and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use. Prepare resources required for learning activities and assist pupils in their use. Uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection and data protection.

You will need to have:

A good understanding of the

National Key Stage (KS) curriculum

, national qualifications, neurodiversity and child development and learning. The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs. The ability to provide varying levels of individual attention, reassurance and support with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs. The ability to monitor a pupil's response to learning activities and modify or adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes. The ability to provide constructive feedback to pupils in a way that reinforces self-esteem, handling complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding. An interest in continuing your personal and professional development, self-evaluating learning needs and actively seeking new teaching methods. The ability to use a computer and the main office software packages Knowledge of Thrive is also desirable
We can offer you:

A supportive team environment, opportunities to work with our students and make a meaningful difference to them and their families.

Salary and hours:

The hourly rate is 13.07 per hour, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year).

The hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Friday (with a 30 minute paid lunch break)

You would be eligible as a part-year worker for Rolled Up Holiday Pay at 12.07%, increasing the hourly rate to 14.64.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of learners, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Worcester Learning Zone and Wise Owl Tutors, Kidderminster

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.07 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application question(s):

Which role would you like to apply for? Kidderminster (DY10) or Worcester (WR5)? Can you reliably commute to your chosen location? Please explain what relevant qualifications or experience do you have for this TA role?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person