SEND Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

Are you a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role starting as soon as possible?

A supportive and inclusive Primary School in Smethwick is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately through to the end of the academic year in July.

This is a full-time position based within the school’s SEN resource base, supporting children with a range of complex additional needs.

In this role, you will primarily work on a 1:1 basis with a Year 1 pupil, providing tailored support to meet their individual needs. You will also support within the SEN hub when required, working alongside a small group of 9 pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with needs including ASD, MLD, and physical disabilities.

This school is looking for a patient, resilient, and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them to thrive in a nurturing environment.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with complex additional needs.
  • Supporting other pupils within the SEN resource base when required.
  • Assisting with personal care and mobility where necessary.
  • Supporting pupils with ASD, MLD, and physical disabilities.
  • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and communication skills.

To be successful in this SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will need:
  • Previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly complex needs.
  • Experience supporting pupils with ASD, MLD, and/or physical disabilities.
  • A calm, patient, and adaptable approach.
  • Confidence supporting on a 1:1 basis as well as within small groups.
  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils.
  • Availability to work full-time from as soon as possible until July.

Working for Flourish Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will receive:
  • Competitive Salary – £88.92 - £100 per day
  • Pension Contributions
  • Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant

This SEND Teaching Assistant role is based in Smethwick, which is easily accessible from Oldbury, West Bromwich, Birmingham, and Rowley Regis.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing 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 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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