SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 16,405 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Comprehensive training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing support during placement

Job summary

A supportive educational agency seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in West Bromwich. You will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, contributing to their learning and emotional well-being. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience in similar roles, with a calm and nurturing approach. This position offers a competitive daily rate, holiday pay, and ongoing support throughout your placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to provide tailored support to pupils.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Provide individual and group support as needed.
• Assist with routines and transitions throughout the day.
• Promote positive behavior and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support assistants.
• Help create an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Calm and patient approach

Effective teamwork

Proactive and flexible attitude

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and patient SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role this term?

A supportive and inclusive primary school in West Bromwich is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time until the end of the academic year. This rewarding SEN role is based within the school’s SEN provision base, supporting a number of pupils in Key Stage 1 and Early Years with additional needs and working closely alongside other classroom support staff and the class teacher.

In this role you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEN, helping them to access learning, manage routines, and feel safe and supported within the school environment. You will work collaboratively with the SEN team, class teacher, and other support staff to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. The school is looking for a calm, nurturing, and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant who is committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs within the SEN provision base.
• Providing small group and individual support as required.
• Assisting with learning activities, routines, and transitions throughout the school day.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation using a calm and patient approach.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support assistants.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or supporting children with additional needs.
• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• A patient, calm, and caring approach to supporting pupils with SEN.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible 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 West Bromwich and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Smethwick, Oldbury and Tipton. 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.