SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 16,405 - 18,450; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Free training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing support

Job summary

A dedicated educational agency in Redditch is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 student with behavioural needs. The role requires a proactive and nurturing approach, working part-time from February to July on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Candidates should have experience supporting children with autism and moderate behavioural needs. The position offers a competitive daily rate along with training opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or supporting children with autism.
• Experience supporting pupils with moderate behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a child in Year 6, with trauma and behavioural needs.
• Supporting communication, engagement, and access to learning using appropriate strategies.
• Assisting with transitions and daily routines.
• Promoting a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCo.

Skills

Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Supporting children with autism

Supporting pupils with moderate behavioural needs

Calm and patient approach

Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Proactive and reliable attitude

Job description

Are you an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity next term?

A welcoming and inclusive first school in Redditch is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work part‑time from February until July, supporting a Year 6 student with trauma and behavioural needs on a 1:1 basis.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is working Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays 08:30 – 15:30, on a long‑term basis until the end of the academic year, providing consistent, patient, and tailored support to help them access learning and feel secure within the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a child in Year 6, with trauma and behavioural needs.
• Supporting communication, engagement, and access to learning using appropriate strategies.
• Assisting with transitions and daily routines.
• Promoting a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCo.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or supporting children with autism.
• Experience supporting pupils with moderate behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive and reliable attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate, from £88.92 to £100 per day.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Rowney Green, Wood End, Ullenhall and Alvechurch. The school offers good transport links and on‑site parking.

Apply now to become an SEN Teaching Assistant and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

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.