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Aspire People
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 13 days
Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 2AA
£83.33 - £104 per day
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- A full-time Male Teaching Assistant position is available at a specialist SEMH school in Kidderminster, starting ASAP.
- The role requires a compassionate individual to support children aged 5-16 with complex needs, including autism and emotional difficulties.
- Candidates should have relevant experience in SEMH, autism, or youth work, and the school seeks a male role model to help build trusting relationships with pupils.
- The salary is competitive and depends on experience, with ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
- Applicants must be resilient, emotionally intelligent, and willing to undergo physical intervention training, along with a DBS check.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience
Are you a resilient, compassionate, and strong male role model looking to make a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?
We are seeking a dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Kidderminster. The school supports children and young people aged 5-16 with a range of complex needs including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
Early trauma and attachment difficulties
Anxiety and behavioural challenges
Sensory processing needs
The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide consistent, calm, and empathetic support within and beyond the classroom
Work closely with experienced teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
Support pupils in building trust, emotional regulation, and social skills
Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
Be a positive male role model for pupils who may lack this in other areas of life
Ideal Candidate:
Male (for role modelling purposes and to support needs of specific pupils)
Experience in SEMH, autism, or youth work is highly beneficial
Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and calm under pressure
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Comfortable with physical intervention training or willing to be trained (e.g., Team Teach)
DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one
Why Join This School?
Supportive, passionate, and experienced team
Ongoing CPD and training in trauma-informed approaches
Opportunities for permanent positions and career progression
Make a meaningful difference every single day
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
