SEND Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a one-form entry, “GOOD” Ofsted-rated primary school in Telford. 

This role will involve providing 1:1 support for a Reception pupil who is currently supported by an EHCP. The school is seeking a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships, implement effective behaviour strategies, and deliver consistent, tailored support to meet the child’s individual needs.

The position is part-time, starting September 2026 and continuing until December 2026, working Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Required Skills and Experience
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must:

  • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
  • Have good knowledge and experience of working with SEND
  • Have experience working in nurseries or primary schools as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
  • Hold a DBS on the update service or have one issued within the last 12 months.
  • Provide a minimum of two excellent references.
  • Have recent UK school experience.
Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant working through Flourish Education, you will receive:
  • A competitive salary of £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience).
  • Pension contributions.
  • Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate into a holiday pot.
  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse.
  • Ongoing support throughout the registration process and while in post from your dedicated consultant.

This Telford school has good transport links from Woodcote, Gnosall and Church Eaton.  On-site parking is also available for those travelling by car.

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch with Hannah at Flourish Education.

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.