SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing specialist school in Bilston is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with various additional needs, including SEMH and ASD. This full-time position offers opportunities for long-term placements and promotes a balanced work-life. Responsibilities include providing individualized support, implementing behaviour strategies, and collaborating with teachers. The ideal candidate is empathetic, adaptable, and has strong understanding of SEND. Competitive daily rates and excellent benefits are provided.

Benefits

£88.92 - £120 per day depending on experience

Holiday Pay (12.07%)

Pension Contributions

Free training in Safeguarding and Prevent Duty

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS if not on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Implement strategies for behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management strategies

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS

Relevant training (Team Teach, Makaton, PECS)

Job description

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a small, nurturing specialist school in Bilston, starting January. These are full-time positions, working Monday to Friday, with opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm placements.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support children with a range of additional and complex needs, including SEMH, attachment disorders, learning difficulties (LD), ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs, and looked-after children. The school also incorporates talking therapy and a highly personalised approach to learning and wellbeing.

Working closely with teaching and therapeutic staff, you will help pupils to engage with structured routines, regulate emotions, develop positive relationships, and access learning in a safe and supportive environment. Support is provided both in and out of the classroom, ensuring each child can progress at a pace suited to their individual needs.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, this January start could be the perfect opportunity.

The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND including SEMH, attachment disorders, learning difficulties (LD), ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs, and looked-after children
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:

• SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
• Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with attachment disorders, learning difficulties (LD), ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs, and looked-after children
• Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
• Excellent behaviour management strategies
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential

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 schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• £88.92 - £120 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,940 - £23,400 based on 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
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work within a specialist school in Bilston. This school is easily commutable from nearby areas including Wolverhampton, Wednesfield, Willenhall, Darlaston, Tipton, and Coseley. Many schools benefit from strong public transport links as well as on-site parking for those who drive.

Ready to join a team where you’re supported, valued, and placed in schools where you can truly thrive? Apply today to become an SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education — your next rewarding role could be just a few clicks away!

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.

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