1:1 SEND TA for Non-Verbal Reception Pupil | Primary

Flourish Education; Lilleshall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday pay

Safeguarding training

Ongoing support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil with an EHCP in a one-form-entry primary school in Telford. The role emphasizes patient, calm, and tailored 1:1 assistance to help the child engage with learning and develop communication skills.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and other staff, applying effective communication strategies and positive behaviour management to support the pupil’s development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification.
• Have good knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Have experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including ADHD or communication difficulties.
• Ideally have experience supporting non-verbal pupils or children with an EHCP.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Be patient, nurturing and confident in providing consistent 1:1 support.
• Hold a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong professional references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception pupil with an EHCP.
• Work closely with the class teacher and staff to encourage engagement and help access activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies and behaviour management approaches.
• Support pupil with learning, communication and development in daily activities.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication strategies

Education

DBS certificate (Update Service)

Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil with an EHCP in a one-form-entry primary school in Telford. The role emphasizes patient, calm, and tailored 1:1 assistance to help the child engage with learning and develop communication skills.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and other staff, applying effective communication strategies and positive behaviour management to support the pupil’s development and inclusion.