SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding Training

Refer a friend bonus

Registration and ongoing support

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a primary school in Cradley Heath. This is a full-time, long-term position starting after October Half Term and continuing until the Christmas holidays, with the possibility of extending further.

The school require a patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 2 and Year 3 with Special Educational Needs, including Autism.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Experience supporting children with Autism or SEND in a UK primary school.
• Good understanding of strategies for autism, including visual aids and structured routines.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small group support in Key Stage 1 or 2.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 2 and Year 3 pupils with additional SEND needs, particularly Autism.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning activities.
• Adapt classroom resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence within the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement support strategies.

Skills

Autism support experience

1:1 and small group support

Teamwork and communication

Patience and nurturing

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a primary school in Cradley Heath. This is a full-time, long-term position starting after October Half Term and continuing until the Christmas holidays, with the possibility of extending further.

The school require a patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 2 and Year 3 with Special Educational Needs, including Autism. The role will involve providing tailored support to help pupils access classroom activities, develop their communication and social skills, and make progress in their learning.

You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to ensure pupils feel comfortable, confident and engaged throughout the school day.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Year 2 and Year 3 pupils with additional SEND needs, particularly Autism.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning activities.
• Adapting classroom resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence within the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement appropriate support strategies.

Required Skills and Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with Autism or additional SEND needs within a UK primary school.
• A good understanding of strategies used to support pupils with Autism, including visual aids and structured routines.
• Experience providing individual and small group support within Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• 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.

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is based in Cradley Heath and is easily commutable from Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Oldbury, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and Kingswinford.

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.