THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
14.78 per hour
King’s Hawford
Part-time
17th November 2025
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-11 Welcome Thank you for your interest in the role of Learning Support Teaching Assistant at King’s Hawford Prep School. I am so pleased that you have expressed an interest in the Learning Support Teaching Assistant role at King’s Hawford. I have the enormous privilege of being the Head at King’s Hawford and can testify to the warmth of welcome you will receive. This is a busy, exciting and joyful community of which to be a part. Our staff are creative in their approach and encourage every child to embrace academic challenge, and perform outside of their comfort zone by dancing, singing and performing. Learning a new language or a musical instrument and exploring the great outdoors are woven into the fabric of everyday life here. Teaching and learning are structured to encourage all children to build skills such as collaboration, resilience and independent thinking, which will enable them to achieve success in the future; furthermore, our co-curricular approach builds character; this journey begins in our Kindergarten. is a team player and keen to become a valued member of our happy school and Foundation. We look forward to hearing from you. We are looking for a Learning Support Teaching Assistant to join our team on a part time, permanent basis. This post would suit someone who is patient, calm natured and compassionate, Tom Butt Head King’s Hawford Prep School Job description This is a fantastic opportunity to join the friendly community at King’s Hawford. Psychologists, SALT) in collaboration with the SENCO. • Monitoring pupil responses and adapting teaching approaches as needed. The postholder will be an integral member of the learning support team, providing key interventions to children across the School. Working closely alongside the SENCO, they will support children with a range of additional needs. At the King’s Foundation, we believe in and celebrate each child’s individual brilliance, and this role is pivotal in ensuring that is the case. • Promoting inclusive participation of pupils with • Tracking pupil participation and progress, SEN in classroom and school activities. • Following school behaviour management policies and strategies. • Addressing equal opportunities issues, including challenging stereotypes, bullying, or harassment, in line with school policies. offering constructive feedback and encouragement. • Maintaining and analysing records of progress for pupils with SEN. • Providing written feedback to the SENCO ahead of Parents’ Consultation Evenings. Duties will include: Teaching and Learning • Organising tailored learning activities, managing • Completing administrative tasks related to SEN teaching spaces, and preparing SEN resources. support duties. • Understanding the specific needs of pupils, and preparation on a pro-rata basis. • Using allocated non-contact time for planning considering appropriate teaching and support methods. • Providing effective educational support for Supporting the SENCO by: pupils with special educational needs (SEN), aligned with schemes of work, Individual Target Plans, Pupil Profiles, and school/SEN policies. • Working within the SENCO’s timetable, providing feedback on pupil progress and behaviour. • Planning and delivering learning activities • Helping to select and prepare resources for individuals or small groups with special educational needs. • Supporting pupils with SEN in specific subjects as directed by the SENCO or Assistant Head Academic. • Assisting in implementing SEN targets from external agencies (e.g. Educational tailored to diverse SEN needs and interests. • Supporting planning for out-of-school learning opportunities (e.g. trips), following school policies. • Assisting teachers in assessing pupils with SEN, including administering standardised tests. Job description Support the School by: Pastoral Care Working pattern and contract • Liaising regularly with link teachers to review and adjust SEN provision. • Providing break and lunch duty cover for designated SEN pupils. This role is permanent, 12 hours per week, term time only plus supporting duties. Start date: January 2026, following the successful completion of pre-employment checks Salary £14.78 per hour • Supporting smooth transitions between educational phases, including preparing transition resources. • Supporting the use of home to school SEN communication diaries to foster positive parent liaison. • Supervising pupils with SEN throughout the school day. • Ensuring the safety and development of pupils with SEN across physical, emotional, and educational needs. • Accompanying pupils with SEN on educational visits as directed by SENCO/Assistant Head Academic. • Being proactive in matters relating to safeguarding and child protection. • Attending relevant INSET days and SEN training. • Performing other duties appropriate to the Supporting duties role and grade. • Assisting with after school clubs (pro rata if part time). Administrative Duties • Keeping the teaching environment organised and safe. • Maintaining clear weekly plans for assigned pupils with SEN, as directed by the SENCO. • Fulfilling early morning duty on a rota basis, as required. • Attending and support school open mornings and speech days, as required. • Assisting with parent evenings, as required. • Supporting the SENCO with SEN administration • Supporting at school events, as required. and monitoring tasks. • Undertaking professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head. Person Specification It is expected that the Learning Support Teaching Assistant will demonstrate a range of qualities, skills and experience, as outlined below. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Empathy with young people facing barriers to their learning. Demonstrable experience of supporting children with special educational needs. An ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with pupils, teachers, parents and other colleagues. Ability to take responsibility for the delivery of specific tasks to assist children with learning difficulties. Excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Ability to effectively use ICT to support learning. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A professional attitude to work. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Essential) A willingness to keep up to date with educational policy and training relating to the Learning Support TA role. Paediatric first aid certificate (Desirable, training can be provided) Have a strong regard for children’s safety and well-being, proactively demonstrating an understanding of the importance of safeguarding processes and procedures. (Essential) PERSONAL AND ROLE RELATED SKILLS AND QUALITIES A commitment to support the aims and ethos of the school and the King’s Foundation. Be an active and willing member of the school and classroom team. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. A positive approach to working with children and the ability to motivate, inspire and build rapport. Respect for diversity. Excellent team working and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner. Creative ability. Ability to work calmly and with patience. A flexible approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude. Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester Safeguarding culture at King’s Responsibilities of the successful candidate As we strive to maintain an open culture of safeguarding across the King’s Foundation, we: • Train our staff in safeguarding • Work in partnership with King’s families Liaise with external support agencies • Follow the four Rs: Recognise, Record, Report, • Refer Listen to pupils • Prioritise early intervention • • Encourage professional curiosity • Create a team around the child. Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child. All staff must: • Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils • Have proper regard for the Foundation’s Safeguarding Policy and related procedures • Report any concerns in a timely manner • Attend annual safeguarding training. The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of all children. What is safeguarding? Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as: • Protecting children from maltreatment. • Preventing impairment of children’s health or development. • Ensuring children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. • Taking action to ensure all children have the best outcomes. (Definition from Keeping Children Safe in Education) Our commitment to safeguarding The King’s School, Worcester ensures that safeguarding is given the highest priority and actively promotes the well-being of pupils. Safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront of, and underpin all relevant aspects of, process and policy development. The Foundation’s safeguarding culture supports good practice and enables issues to be addressed promptly and appropriately in the best interests of the children. Application Process In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and enriched educational experience which is truly and promoting the welfare of children and young representative of the world in which they grow up, the people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that child protection screening appropriate to the post we build a community which is truly representative of including checks with past employers and the Disclosure all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be will do that best if our employees come from different required to complete a self-declaration form in relation backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion to any criminal record or information that may make you and belonging for them. unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to All applications will be acknowledged and all applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been invited to an interview. an online search. How to apply Successful applicants will be advised of the date and Candidates can choose to complete the TES online time of the interview. References will be requested application form which can be found at: and candidates should be aware that referees will be www.tes.com/jobs or to complete a downloadable asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record application form which can be found on the Current and whether or not the candidate has been subject to Vacancies page of our website at www.ksw.org.uk/careers any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk required at interview. Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written notification. team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk Application deadline: 9am Monday 17th November 2025 Start date: January 2026, following the successful The School is required to ensure that the successful completion of pre-employment checks candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal Please visit the Vacancies page of the School website opportunities are available on request. References will www.ksw.org.uk/careers to find out more about the be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff confirmed. love being a member of the Foundation community. The King’s School, Worcester 5 College Green • Worcester • WR1 2LL 01905 721 700 • info@ksw.org.uk ksw.org.uk The King’s School, Worcester: A company limited by guarantee, registered in England. Registered office: 5 College Green, Worcester WR1 2LL. Company No: 4776324. Registered charity No: 1098236. The information, terms and conditions set out in this prospectus and all occasional papers may be amended from time to time, and their provisions, subject toany such amendments, shall continue to apply for the whole period during which a boy or girl continues to attend the School, irrespective of his or her age.