SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

Are you a patient and caring Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time 1:1 role supporting a child with Down syndrome?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Worcester is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with Down syndrome. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2026.

The pupil is classroom-based, and this role focuses on providing tailored support to access learning, build confidence, and develop key skills, ensuring they are fully included in all aspects of school life. The school is looking for a calm, attentive, and nurturing Teaching Assistant who can make a real difference in the pupil’s daily learning experience.

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Down syndrome.
  • Supporting access to the curriculum and adapting tasks to meet the pupil’s individual learning needs.
  • Reinforcing learning, key vocabulary, and instructions delivered by the class teacher.
  • Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement with lessons.
  • Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and any external professionals involved.
  • Creating a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where the pupil feels safe and included.


To be successful in this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a 1:1 support role.
  • Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, ideally Down syndrome or similar learning difficulties.
  • A patient, nurturing, and supportive approach.
  • The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
  • A professional, reliable, and proactive attitude.

Working as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
  • Competitive daily rate, pro rata, from £88.92 to £100 per day.
  • Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
  • A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
  • Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Worcester and is easily commutable from Droitwich, Pershore, Malvern, and surrounding areas. The school offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Apply now to become a SEN Teaching Assistant and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

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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