SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contributions

Holiday Pay

Safeguarding and prevent training

Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception child with ASD in a Kingswinford-based SEN Resource Base. This full-time, long-term role runs until July 2026, with ongoing collaboration from a specialist SEN team and regular consultant support.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 TA qualifications, 1:1 ASD experience, strong behaviour management, and solid EYFS knowledge, plus an up-to-date DBS and excellent references.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting children with ASD, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
• Confidence in managing and reducing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young children.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Reception child with ASD and behavioural needs.
• Support the child’s learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEN team to implement individual support strategies
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Support the child both within the SEN Resource Base and in classroom-based activities where appropriate

Skills

1:1 support

ASD experience

EYFS knowledge

Behaviour management

Education

TA qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Flourish Education are working closely with a welcoming Primary School in Kingswinford, who are seeking a dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Reception-aged child within their SEN Resource Base.

This is a full-time, long-term position, starting this term, and continuing until July 2026, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a crucial stage of a child’s development.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Reception child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavioural needs
• Support the child’s learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEN team to implement individual support strategies
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Support the child both within the SEN Resource Base and in classroom-based activities where appropriate

Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience supporting children with ASD, ideally on a 1:1 basis
• Confidence in managing and reducing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young children
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• 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 –£18,049- £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year, and previous experience
• Pension Contributions
• Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• 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 from your own dedicated consultant

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is located in the Great Barr area, which is easily accessible via Handsworth, West Bromwich and Wednesbury,

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.