1:1 SEND TA for Year 6 - Autism Support (Primary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday pay (PAYE)

Safeguarding & Prevent training

Consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with Autism and challenging behaviour in a Lichfield area primary school. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting October 2026 and running until December 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 2/3 qualification, have UK school-based experience, a DBS (Update Service preferred), and be able to provide two strong references. Training and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Have good knowledge and experience of working with SEND.
• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• Have experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 6 with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Assist in a two-form-entry primary school setting.
• Support classroom activities and pupil engagement as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with Autism and challenging behaviour in a Lichfield area primary school. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting October 2026 and running until December 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 2/3 qualification, have UK school-based experience, a DBS (Update Service preferred), and be able to provide two strong references. Training and ongoing consultant support are provided.