SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school based in the Kidderminster area. The school supports pupils from Foundation Stage through to Year 6 with a range of additional needs including SEMH, BESD, and ADHD.
 
The setting currently has six small classes, with no more than eight pupils per class, each supported by at least two members of staff including a class teacher and Teaching Assistant. Classes are organised based on pupils’ individual needs and social development, creating a nurturing and structured learning environment where children can thrive both academically and emotionally.
 
We are looking for experienced, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with pupils both inside and outside of the classroom, supporting learning, emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and social development.
 
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support the delivery of a personalised curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual learning and communication needs. You will play a key role in building positive relationships, promoting engagement, and helping children develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
 
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting committed to providing high-quality support and positive outcomes for children with additional needs.
 
The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with ADHD, and SEMH
  • Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes  
  • Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals
  • Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
  • Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required
  • Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor 
  • Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
  • Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with BESD, SEMH and ADHD
  • Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
  • Excellent behaviour management strategies
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential
Our Promise To You!
You have full control over your schedule we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.
 
As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
  • £92.59 - £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,049.20 - £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • Holiday Pay - 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
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Kidderminster area. The school is well-resourced, offers on-site parking, and is easily accessible from nearby areas such as Stourport-on-Severn, Bewdley, Hagley, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and the wider Worcestershire region.
 
Looking to join a setting where your impact truly matters? Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!
 
 
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.