SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in the Longbridge area. This is a full-time, long-term role starting as soon as possible.

The role will involve working within the school's Resource Base, supporting children with a range of complex additional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team to support pupils throughout the school day.

The school is looking for a patient, adaptable and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs. Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH and learning difficulties would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

· Supporting pupils with a range of complex SEN needs within the Resource Base
· Providing academic, emotional and pastoral support throughout the school day
· Supporting pupils to access learning and achieve their individual targets
· Using communication strategies such as Makaton and communication boards.
· Supporting pupils with personal care where required
· Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team
· Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
· Following EHCP targets and the school's policies and procedures

Required Skills and Experience:

· Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
· Experience supporting children with SEN and complex additional needs
· Knowledge of Autism, SEMH and learning difficulties is desirable
· Experience using communication strategies such as Makaton, communication boards or Intensive Interaction is beneficial
· Comfortable supporting with personal care where required
· Patient, resilient and adaptable approach

Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

· £92.50 - £95 per day, dependent on experience
· 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 Longbridge area, with good transport links and easy access from Northfield, Rubery, Kings Norton, Weoley Castle and Rednal.

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.

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