Primary SEND Teaching Assistant — Compassionate Inclusion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£92.56–£100/day)

Holiday pay (PAYE 12.07%)

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing registration & placement help

Dedicated Flourish Education consult

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in an inclusive primary school in Tamworth. The role suits a patient, nurturing TA who helps children with additional needs access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school or specialist education setting.
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant or in a similar job.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Understanding of supporting learning, communication, behavioural and developmental needs.
• Patient, calm, nurturing and empathetic approach to supporting children’s learning.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may need additional guidance to access learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of additional needs within a primary school setting.
• Provide individualised support to help pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual abilities and developmental stages.
• Support pupils with communication, language and social interaction skills.
• Use strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour as directed by teachers.
• Implement individual support strategies and follow guidance from the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help with transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day.
• Provide one-to-one support and assist small-group learning activities.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEND experience

Patience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Team collaboration

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in an inclusive primary school in Tamworth. The role suits a patient, nurturing TA who helps children with additional needs access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.