Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Position:  Teaching Assistant
Location: Norton College – Worcester, Worcester WR5 2BA
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am–4.00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start:        September 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with the Headteacher, leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver an outstanding education service in line with regulatory standards. This is a role for a strong leader who can inspire excellence, model best practice and champion the needs of every student.

What You’ll Do

• Lead curriculum coordination, behaviour support, assessment of referrals and high‑quality teaching practice across the school
• Monitor student progress, oversee Behaviour Support Plans with the clinical team and ensure all programmes meet required standards
• Support staff recruitment, development and performance management, modelling company values and maintaining a positive, professional culture
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, SEND legislation and all company policies while contributing to effective school operations and community engagement

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE Maths and English minimum C or above required
• Previous TA experience required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and support staff
• A commitment to safeguarding, high standards and inclusive practice
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• A positive, resilient and collaborative approach
• Driving licence required 

About us

Norton 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 to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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