1:1 SEN TA for Reception (ASD) – Impactful Support Role

Flourish Education; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contributions

Holiday Pay

Safeguarding and prevent training

Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception child with ASD in a Kingswinford-based SEN Resource Base. This full-time, long-term role runs until July 2026, with ongoing collaboration from a specialist SEN team and regular consultant support.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 TA qualifications, 1:1 ASD experience, strong behaviour management, and solid EYFS knowledge, plus an up-to-date DBS and excellent references.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting children with ASD, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
• Confidence in managing and reducing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young children.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Reception child with ASD and behavioural needs.
• Support the child’s learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEN team to implement individual support strategies
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Support the child both within the SEN Resource Base and in classroom-based activities where appropriate

Skills

1:1 support

ASD experience

EYFS knowledge

Behaviour management

Education

TA qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Job description

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception child with ASD in a Kingswinford-based SEN Resource Base. This full-time, long-term role runs until July 2026, with ongoing collaboration from a specialist SEN team and regular consultant support.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 TA qualifications, 1:1 ASD experience, strong behaviour management, and solid EYFS knowledge, plus an up-to-date DBS and excellent references.