SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Regular contact during registration

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a partner school in Hunslet, Leeds. This long-term post runs from 4 January 2027 to 18 July 2027 (term time only) and supports KS1 pupils (Year 1-2).

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, tailoring activities to meet individual needs and help pupils access learning, develop independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a UK primary setting.
• Good understanding of strategies for learners with additional needs.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small group support, adapting activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND within KS1 (Year 1-2) in class activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to access learning.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs and progress.
• Support communication, social skills, and independence development.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to implement learning plans.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 & small groups

Adapt activities

KS1 support

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3

Job description

FlourishEducation are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in Hunslet, Leeds. This is for a long-term post that will be starting on 4th January 2027 and ending on the 18th July 2027, term time only.

The school require a patient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working with KS1 students (Year 1 & Year 2), you will provide tailored support to individual pupils and small groups, helping them access learning, develop independence and build confidence in their abilities.

Our partner school is committed to encouraging every child to achieve their very best, maintain high standards and make positive progress throughout their education. The school provides an inclusive and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs within the school's KS1 Year groups (Year 1 & Year 2).
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning activities.
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual learning needs and encourage pupil progress.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social skills, emotional development and independence.
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plans and support strategies

Required Skills and Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a UK primary school or specialist provision.
• A good understanding of strategies used to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small group support, adapting activities to suit individual abilities.

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• 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

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Hunslet and is easily commutable from Morley, Seacroft, Gipton, Beeston, Pudsey, Rothwell and Leeds City Centre.

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.