SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Dudley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider is seeking a qualified 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child in Year 5 at a primary school in Dudley. This full-time role focuses on delivering individualized support to enhance the child's learning experience and communication skills. Candidates should hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs. The role offers a competitive salary and additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Contributions

Holiday Pay

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils and implementing communication strategies.
• A good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to help the pupil access learning and develop communication skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning experience.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication strategies

Building relationships

Patience

Understanding Key Stage 2 curriculum

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 support role in a primary school?

Flourish Education are working in partnership with a welcoming Primary School in Dudley, who are seeking to appoint a qualified 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non‑verbal child in Year 5, starting as soon as possible until the end of the academic year.

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is a full‑time, classroom‑based role, providing dedicated 1:1 support to help the pupil access learning, develop communication skills, and engage positively within the school environment. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning experience.

The child is non‑verbal and requires consistent, patient, and individualised support to aid communication, emotional regulation, and participation in classroom activities. This role is ideal for someone with previous SEN experience who is calm, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs within a Primary or SEN setting.
• Experience supporting non‑verbal pupils and implementing communication strategies (e.g. visual supports, PECS, or similar).
• A good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach to behaviour and learning support.
• A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working for Flourish Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• Competitive salary – £17,339.40 to £19,500 per annum, based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Pension Contributions.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their pay into their holiday pot.
• KCSIE‑compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement from a dedicated consultant.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Dudley, with easy access from nearby areas such as Stourbridge, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Cradley Heath, and Rowley Regis.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.