SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,940 - 23,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 welcome bonus

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Free Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

Regular contact support

Job summary

A SEN educational organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 students with diverse learning needs, including BESD and ASD. This full-time role offers a daily rate of £88.92 to £120, alongside benefits such as holiday pay and a £150 welcome bonus after 30 consecutive working days. Applicants should have experience working with special educational needs and a commitment to safeguarding children. Join a nurturing environment and help make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a special school, PRU, or inclusive mainstream setting.
• Understanding and meeting diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 3 students in a SEN school.
• Deliver and adapt learning activities to meet individual targets.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with BESD, SEMH, SLD, ASD, and ADHD

Knowledge of Key Stage 3 learning

Familiarity with positive behaviour strategies

Confidence in delivering differentiated learning activities

Enhanced DBS

Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding practices

Job description

We are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join the team at a SEN school which supports Key Stage 3 students (Years 7–9). The site features six classrooms used for teaching small groups as well as withdrawal and intervention sessions. There is also a small hall that provides space for larger group activities and serves as a dining area during break and lunch times.

Students at this site follow a differentiated, broad, and balanced Key Stage 3 curriculum, designed to support their individual learning needs and prepare them for making informed exam choices in Key Stage 4. The school caters for pupils with a range of needs, including BESD, SEMH, SLD, ASD, and ADHD, providing a structured, nurturing environment where every learner can thrive.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and become part of a supportive, valued team, apply now to join Flourish Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant, your next rewarding role is just a few clicks away!

Required Skills and Experience for this SEND TA Role:

• Experience supporting pupils with BESD, SEMH, SLD, ASD, and ADHD, with an understanding of how to meet diverse and complex learning needs.
• Knowledge of Key Stage 3 learning and the ability to support students accessing a differentiated curriculum.
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, or inclusive mainstream setting.
• Familiarity with positive behaviour strategies and supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Confidence in delivering and adapting differentiated learning activities to meet individual targets and outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding practices and commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.

Our Promise To You!

We’re committed to a flexible, no-pressure approach, you’ll only be offered roles that align with your availability.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will receive a £150 welcome bonus*, paid automatically once you’ve completed 30 consecutive working days in your role.

*Bonus applies to this full-time role only, and terms and conditions apply.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• £88.92 - £120 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,940 - £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

We are currently supporting a specialist Key Stage 3 SEN school near Erdington, Birmingham, dedicated to meeting the needs of students with a range of complex learning needs, including BESD, SEMH, SLD, ASD, and ADHD. The school offers a nurturing environment with six classrooms for teaching and intervention, as well as a small hall for group activities and dining.

Legal:

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.