SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We’re currently recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary and reception-aged children at a specialist school in Warwickshire. You will work with pupils with a range of additional needs, including Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), non-verbal pupils, and English as an Additional Language (EAL), providing tailored, one-to-one support to help each child thrive.          

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.    
 
The 121 SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
  • 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 one to one Teaching Assistant, SEND 121 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  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
  • 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 and a £100 welcome to the team bonus; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
  • £88.92 - £120 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,940 - £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
  • £100 welcome to the team bonus
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of specialist SEN schools in and around Warwickshire. These settings are well-resourced, offer on-site parking, and are easily accessible from nearby areas such as Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nuneaton, Rugby, Bedworth, and the surrounding Warwickshire towns.

Looking to join a supportive team that places you in schools where you can truly make a difference? 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.