SEN Teaching Assistant

First For Education; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£90–£110)

PAYE paid weekly

Full-time long-term opportunity

SEND training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Kidderminster, supporting pupils with SEND to engage with education and reach their potential. This is a full-time, long-term role.

The setting emphasizes relationships, confidence, and positive progress, with SEND training available and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. An enhanced DBS and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Ability to support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Team player

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Kidderminster

First For Education is seeking a compassionate and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Kidderminster, supporting pupils who require additional support to engage positively with education and reach their potential.

This is a full-time, long-term position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people who may need a more individualised approach to learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

The setting provides a supportive and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on building relationships, developing confidence and helping pupils make positive progress both academically and personally.

SEND Teaching Assistant benefits:

• Competitive daily rate £90–£110 per day, dependent on experience
• PAYE paid weekly
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Access to SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs,
• Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Have a calm, patient and resilient approach
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Be confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Be proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

Experience within a specialist provision, alternative provision, PRU or SEND setting would be beneficial, although applicants with strong transferable experience will also be considered.

If you're a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in the Kidderminster area, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent