SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Worcester, starting in September 2026 and continuing until the Christmas holidays.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, complex learning needs and emotional regulation difficulties. The successful candidate will work closely with specialist teachers and support staff to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who has worked within a specialist setting, or someone with strong experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Job Role:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN

  • Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and complex needs

  • Help students manage emotional regulation and behaviour

  • Support pupils to access learning and develop independence

  • Work alongside specialist teachers and other support staff

  • Implement individual support and behaviour plans

  • Encourage positive communication and social development

  • Provide consistent support throughout the school day

  • Assist with classroom activities and specialist learning programmes

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN

  • Experience within a specialist school or specialist educational setting is desirable

  • Understanding of ASD, ADHD and SEMH

  • Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or emotional regulation needs

  • Patient, calm and consistent approach

  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A commitment to supporting children with additional needs

Benefits of Working with Flourish Education:

  • Competitive daily pay based on experience

  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot

  • Pension contributions

  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Regular contact throughout your placement

Location

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in a specialist SEND school in Worcester and is easily commutable from St John's, Warndon, Ronkswood, Worcester City Centre, Kempsey, Hallow and surrounding areas.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a specialist school setting, apply now or contact Ellie at Flourish Education for more information.

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.