SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you a supportive and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role this term?
 

Flourish Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and inclusive Primary School based in Dudley, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team in February.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role, combines 1:1 support for a child with additional needs alongside general classroom support, offering variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact in Year 4. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support learning, development, and wellbeing during this important stage of education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting young children and contributing to a positive classroom environment.
 

Key responsibilities for this SEN Teaching Assistant role:

  • Provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs during parts of the school day.

  • Offer general classroom support in Year 4, assisting with learning activities and routines.

  • Support children’s communication, social, and emotional development.

  • Help adapt activities to ensure all children can access the national curriculum.

  • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow individual support plans.

  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

  • Observe and share progress and development with the wider team.


Skills and Experience Required for this SEN Teaching Assistant role:

  • Previous experience working across Key Stage 2, and with previous SEN experience

  • Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable.

  • A caring, patient, and flexible approach.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

  • A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children’s development.

Working as an SEN Teaching assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
  • £88.92 to £100.00 per day, equating to £17,339 to £19,500 per annum based on a full school year.
  • Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free Safeguarding Level 1, Prevent and FGM training
  • 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
  • Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in
  • Free on-going CPD opportunities


This SEN Teaching Assistant position is located in Dudley, with commutable links from Tipton, Rowley Regis and Kingswinford. 

Apply now or speak to Miah at Flourish Education to register your interest.

LEGAL:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 acts as an employment and business agency.































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