SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 4 at a Primary School in the Weoley Castle area. This is a full-time role starting in September and is expected to continue on a long-term basis depending on the successful candidate.
 
The school is looking for a strong and consistent Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships, provide stability and support the pupil both academically and emotionally within the classroom environment.
 
This role would suit someone who is firm, patient and nurturing, with the ability to quickly establish trust and maintain clear boundaries while creating a supportive learning environment.
 
Responsibilities as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:
 
· Providing dedicated 1:1 support within a Year 4 classroom
· Supporting the pupil’s engagement, behaviour and emotional wellbeing
· Building a positive and professional relationship with the pupil
· Working closely with the class teacher and wider support staff
· Helping to create a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment
· Following the school’s policies and procedures
 
Required Skills and Experience:
 
· Experience working within a Primary School setting
· Experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis is desirable
· Strong behaviour management and communication skills
· Calm, patient and nurturing approach
· Ability to build positive relationships and provide consistency
· Reliable, resilient and proactive attitude
 
Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
 
· £92.59 to £95 daily rate of pay
· Holiday Pay – 12.07% accrued for PAYE candidates
· Pension Contributions
· Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
· Refer a Friend bonus scheme
· Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
This position is based in the Weoley Castle area, with good transport links and onsite parking available.
 
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Olivia for more information we would love to hear from you.
 
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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 DBS check. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.