Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Inclusive Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay scheme

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Ongoing support during registration

Job summary

This SEN TA role is with Flourish Education in Cheltenham, focused on supporting primary pupils with additional needs. Two positions are 32.5 hours/week and one is 27.5 hours/week, offering an exciting opportunity to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Ideal candidates have UK school experience and a passion for inclusive education. Level 2/3 TA qualifications are desirable, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK school setting.
• Experience supporting primary-aged SEND and neurodivergent pupils.
• Understanding ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing needs and ACEs.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and KS2.
• Confidence with early reading, phonics and structured phonics programmes (e.g., Unlocking Letters and Sounds).
• Strong behaviour management using nurturing, relational and trauma-informed approaches.
• Patient, empathetic, flexible, and able to adapt resources.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with teachers and school staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and child welfare.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored learning support to primary-aged pupils, including children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and sensory processing needs.
• Supporting the delivery of the National Curriculum, particularly early reading, phonics and KS2 learning activities.
• Working closely with the Class Teacher to adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing, trauma-informed approaches and helping pupils regulate their emotions.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a love of reading while creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting lunchtime OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision, encouraging positive play and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

UK school experience

SEND support

Phonics & KS2 support

Nurturing, trauma-informed

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Unlocking Letters and Sounds

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

Job description

This SEN TA role is with Flourish Education in Cheltenham, focused on supporting primary pupils with additional needs. Two positions are 32.5 hours/week and one is 27.5 hours/week, offering an exciting opportunity to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Ideal candidates have UK school experience and a passion for inclusive education. Level 2/3 TA qualifications are desirable, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and pupil welfare.