SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Wythall CP; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday pay

Safeguarding and Prevent training

Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Year 6 classroom of a Wythall primary school. This is a full-time role, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting mid-October on a fixed-term contract with potential extension.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to the pupil, helping access learning, develop confidence and independence, and work closely with the class teacher to ensure safeguarding and inclusive learning throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in an education setting.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience providing 1:1 support in a primary school environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the child and the school team.
• DBS check updated within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the pupil in Year 6.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Help the child engage with learning and progress.
• Promote safeguarding and an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain a patient, caring approach and build trust with the pupil.

Skills

1:1 support

UK school experience

DBS Check

Patience

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Job description

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School based in Wythall. This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with a child in Year 6, providing dedicated support to help them access their learning and make progress within the classroom.

The school is looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide individualised support, helping the child to engage with their learning, develop their confidence and independence, and achieve their full potential.

This role is full-time and will start in mid-October on a fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to be extended for the full academic year. The working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant Role:

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or within a similar education-based role.
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or additional needs.
• Have experience providing 1:1 support to children within a Primary School setting.
• Be confident supporting a child's learning, development, confidence, and independence.
• Be patient, caring, and able to build a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
• Be able to work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support the child's individual needs.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Have a DBS registered on the Update Service or one that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two excellent references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.

Working for Flourish Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA), you will receive:

• Competitive salary of up to £100 per day, depending on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Holiday pay – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse awareness.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your own dedicated consultant.

This school is based in Wythall and is accessible by public transport from surrounding areas.

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.