Teaching Assistant

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge 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