SEND Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant role to work in the Stourbridge area in a 2-form entry “GOOD” OFSTED rated Primary School. This classroom-based role is to work on a 1:1 basis with a child in Key Stage One with complex needs, and Autism.

Our client is looking for a candidate with previous experience working with Autistic pupils, and any additional qualifications around SEND would be desirable. 

This role is to start in January 2026, after the Christmas break, until May 2026 with the potential to extend until Summer.  As a SEN teaching assistant you will be supporting the child’s communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and behaviour, implementing agreed support plans and recognising sensory needs to help maintain a calm and inclusive learning environment

The SEN Teaching Assistant will encourage independence, and support the child during transitions throughout the school day. Ongoing observation, record-keeping, and contribution to reviews and planning meetings will be required, alongside effective collaboration with staff and external professionals. 

Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant role
  • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with SEND
  • Experience working in Nurseries or Primary Schools as a Teaching Assistant or LSA
  • A DBS on the update service or issued in the last 12 months
  • A minimum of 2 excellent references

Working for Flourish Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant you will receive
  • Competitive Salary – between £88.92-£100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,940-£19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • 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

Our client is based in Stourbridge and offers on-site car parking. We are currently working with schools in Cradley Heath, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, with a passion for SEN support, please apply now or call Miah 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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