Job ID: S-U-5650 - Teaching Assistant

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to rechargePosition: Teaching AssistantLocation: Norton College – Worcester, Worcester WR5 2BASalary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am–4.00pmContract: Permanent | Term time onlyStart: September 2026UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.About the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality education and care to our students. Working closely with class teachers, tutors, and our multi‑professional team, you will help create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential.This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with autistic spectrum disorder.What you will be doingSupport class teachers and tutors in delivering high‑quality education, implementing all relevant policies, and creating a structured, autism‑appropriate learning environment.Provide individual and group support to students to help them access the curriculum, develop independence, and progress socially, emotionally, and academically.Assist with planning, risk assessments, and the creation, updating, and evaluation of student documentation including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.Help manage challenging behaviour using consistent strategies that promote students’ development from external control to self‑control.Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, classroom organisation, and the effective use and maintenance of equipment and learning materials.Work collaboratively with teaching, care, and multi‑professional teams, maintaining strong communication to ensure a consistent approach between school, home, and other departments.Support students with morning routines and personal care where required, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.Maintain accurate records, follow all safeguarding, behaviour, and health & safety policies, and engage in ongoing training, meetings, and professional development.What We’re Looking ForGCSE Maths and English minimum C or above requiredPrevious TA experience requiredStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and support staffA commitment to safeguarding, high standards and inclusive practiceExperience working within multidisciplinary teamsA positive, resilient and collaborative approachDriving licence required About usNorton College is a specialist independent school for students aged 11–19, with sites in Worcester and Tewkesbury. We support young people with a range of complex learning needs through vocational pathways and bespoke learning packages, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need for life beyond education.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject