SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Pension contributions

Holiday pay

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming three-form-entry primary school in Cannock. You will provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with a global developmental delay and help the class teacher implement effective behaviour management to keep the pupil engaged.

This is a full-time role from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP until December 2026, with a competitive daily rate of £90–£100 and benefits including pension contributions and

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) within a nursery or primary school.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• 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 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with a global developmental delay.
• Build positive relationships with the pupil and class staff.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support engagement.
• Tailor support to individual learning needs to help the pupil participate in lessons.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, three-form-entry, ‘Outstanding’-rated primary school in Cannock.

This role will involve providing 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil who has a global developmental delay. The school is looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships, implement effective behaviour management strategies, and provide consistent, tailored support to help the pupil engage successfully in their learning.

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible and continuing until December 2026, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Required Skills and Experience for this SEND Teaching Assistant Role:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) within a nursery or primary school.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• 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 professional references.

Working for Flourish Education also offers you a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily rate of £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into a holiday pot.
• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering current legislation, FGM, and safeguarding.
• Ongoing support and regular communication throughout the registration process and while you are on placement from your dedicated consultant.

The school is easily accessible from Cannock Wood, Hammerwich, and Norton Canes, with on-site parking available for those travelling by car.

If you are a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

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.