SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 welcome to the team bonus

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Comprehensive Safeguarding Training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support throughout the registration process

Job summary

A prominent educational support agency in Gloucester seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support Class Teachers and pupils across Key Stages. The role offers flexibility in workdays, a £100 welcome bonus, and excellent benefits, including holiday pay and pension contributions. Ideal candidates will have previous UK school experience and relevant qualifications in SEN support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, TA, or Class Teacher in UK Primary Schools.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum and EYFS.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to pupils' needs and support inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Class Teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist pupils' learning across various stages.
• Deliver interventions under Class Teacher guidance.
• Help implement National Curriculum activities tailored to SEN requirements.
• Support the classroom environment, ensuring pupils' safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Previous UK school experience

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability to pupil needs

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications relevant to SEN support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Primary School settings are now available in Gloucester. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the flexibility to choose the days you work, allowing you to fit shifts around other commitments and maintain a strong work life balance.

This role provides the opportunity to support Class Teachers and pupils across Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2), Reception, and EYFS, making a real difference every day. Previous UK school experience is essential, and your contribution will be valued from day one.

JOB ROLE

• Support Class Teachers in delivering engaging lessons for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Deliver one-to-one or small group interventions under the guidance of the Class Teacher.
• Help implement National Curriculum activities tailored to individual SEN requirements.
• Support the classroom environment, ensuring pupils’ safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning environment for all pupils.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, TA, or Class Teacher in UK Primary Schools.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum, Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2), Reception, and EYFS.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications relevant to SEN support.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of pupils and support inclusive learning.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments – giving you a great work life balance.

As well as only working the days you want to work, in Primary Schools you will receive a £100 welcome to the team bonus; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including 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.
• £100 welcome to the team bonus.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

LOCATION

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is based in Gloucester, which is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Brockworth, Quedgeley, and Gloucester city centre. The Primary School offers excellent transport links and onsite parking.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who loves working in Primary Schools and supporting Class Teachers and pupils, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Flourish Education team and start making a difference today.

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.