SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

Flourish Education are seeking an adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant or HLTA to support a small group of Year 1 children at a Primary School in King’s Norton. This role is to start immediately and will continue until the end of the academic year, ideally on a full-time basis.
 
You will be supporting a group of 4 Year 1 children with SEND who are currently on pathways for ADHD and ASD. The aim is to keep the children accessing learning within the classroom, with a small group intervention space available when needed. The provision is set up similarly to a Reception environment, with access to outdoor space to support learning and regulation. You will work closely with the class teacher, TA and SENCO to provide consistency, build trust and help the children access learning in a calm and supportive way.
 
The school promotes an inclusive, nurturing approach where children are supported to thrive both academically and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
 
Responsibilities as a SEND Teaching Assistant / HLTA:
  • · Supporting a small group of children with SEND (ADHD and ASD pathways)
  • · Working closely with the class teacher, TA and SENCO to maintain a safe and supportive environment
  • · Supporting children to remain in class and access learning
  • · Delivering small group interventions when required
  • · Helping to create a positive, engaging and nurturing learning environment
  • · Following the school’s policies and procedures
 
  • Required Skills and Experience:
  • · Relevant Level 2, Level 3 qualification or HLTA status
  • · Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ADHD and ASD
  • · Experience working in a Primary School setting, ideally KS1
  • · Ability to provide a calm, patient and nurturing approach
  • · Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • · Commitment to promoting an inclusive classroom environment
 
  • Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
  • · £88.92 to £95.00 per day which equates to £17,339.40 to £18,525.00 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • · Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • · Pension Contributions
  • · Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
  • · Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • · Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work
 
This position is based in King’s Norton, Birmingham, with easy access from Northfield, Longbridge, Bartley Green, Kings Heath, Selly Oak and surrounding areas. The school benefits from good public transport links.
 
If you are available immediately and interested in this position, apply now or contact us for more information – we would love to hear from you!
 
Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.