We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School based in Pershore. This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve providing 1:1 support to a child in Year 3 who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and presents with challenging behaviours.
The school is looking for a caring, patient, and experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with additional needs and managing challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent, individualised support, helping the child to access their learning, develop their confidence and independence, and engage positively within the classroom.
This role is full-time and will start after the October half-term on a long-term contract until February 2027. The working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
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Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or within a similar education-based role.
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Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or additional needs.
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Have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Have experience managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent, and positive manner.
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Have experience providing 1:1 support to children within a Primary School setting.
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Be confident adapting and supporting learning to meet an individual child's needs.
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Be patient, caring, and able to build a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
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Be confident working alongside the class teacher and wider school team to implement appropriate support strategies.
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Have a good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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Have a DBS registered on the Update Service or one that was issued within the last 12 months.
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Be able to provide a minimum of two excellent references.
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Have recent UK school-based experience.
Working for Flourish Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA), you will receive:
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Competitive salary of up to £100 per day, depending on experience.
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Pension contributions.
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Holiday pay – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
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KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse awareness.
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Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
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Regular contact throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your own dedicated consultant.
This school is based in Pershore and is accessible by public transport from surrounding areas.
If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or call Miah today for more information. We look forward to hearing 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.
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