SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

DBS training (Update Service)

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour within Coventry.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, working with teachers and pastoral staff to help learners re-engage, meet EHCP targets and develop positive relationships in an inclusive environment. The role starts in September and runs until December, 08:30–15:30, full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to implement strategies for emotional regulation and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND across KS2.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and promote independence.

Skills

Empathetic

Adaptable

Resilient

Behaviour management

Job description

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 withSocial, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils re-engage with education, develop positive relationships and achieve their individual learning and behaviour targets.

The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person is given the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their previous educational experiences. Staff build positive, trusting relationships with pupils through consistency, high expectations and a restorative approach, helping them develop resilience, confidence and the skills needed for a successful return to education or transition into further learning. The school values teamwork, mutual respect and celebrating every achievement, recognising that positive relationships are at the heart of improving outcomes. This reflects the wider aims of high-quality alternative provision in Coventry to support engagement, attendance and long-term success.

This Teaching Assistant role is due to start in September and will continue until December, on a full-time basis, working 08.30 - 15.30.

The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND including moderate learning disabilities (MLD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:

• SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
• Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils withModerate Learning Difficulty(MLD),Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties(BESD),Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
• Excellent behaviour management strategies
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant training such as Team Teachdesirable but not essential

As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59- £120 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,055.05- £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
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

These schools are well-resourced, provide on-site parking, and are easily accessible from nearby areas such as Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth.

Looking to join a supportive team that places you in schools where you can truly make a difference? Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!

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.