1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading & Literacy (Year 2)

Flourish Education; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Placement support

Dedicated Flourish Education support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Stourport-on-Severn, supporting a Year 2 pupil with moderate learning difficulties. The role emphasizes 1:1 reading and writing support, helping the child access the curriculum and build confidence.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in a primary setting and SEN support, with DBS on update service or within the last 12 months and two excellent references.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Ability to provide dedicated 1:1 support in a classroom.
• Ability to support reading and writing development.
• Good understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Patient, nurturing approach to supporting children.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Confidence to provide targeted support while encouraging independence.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting the class teacher.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• DBS on update service or issued within last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with moderate learning difficulties within the Year 2 classroom.
• Support reading and writing development through tailored activities.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps to help access the curriculum.
• Provide explanations, encouragement, and reassurance for understanding.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and motivation towards learning.
• Support phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, handwriting and written tasks.
• Work with the class teacher to implement strategies and learning targets.
• Support during whole-class, small-group and independent tasks.
• Build a positive relationship with the child to help them feel safe and supported.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and classroom participation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Collaborate with SENCO and staff to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

SEN TA

Primary school experience

1:1 support

Reading & writing support

DBS on update service

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Stourport-on-Severn, supporting a Year 2 pupil with moderate learning difficulties. The role emphasizes 1:1 reading and writing support, helping the child access the curriculum and build confidence.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in a primary setting and SEN support, with DBS on update service or within the last 12 months and two excellent references.