SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Hampton in Arden; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent training

Refer a friend bonus

Regular contact and support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Solihull on a full-time, long-term basis from January 2027.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, assist teachers, and help create a nurturing learning environment while promoting independence and personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND – school-based experience is essential.
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Graduate or Education Support Worker.
• A patient, caring and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and personal development.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, adapting strategies to meet individual requirements.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with their emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Follow the school's behaviour management and safeguarding policies at all times.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and other professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEND experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Patient approach

Passion for learning

Job description

A fantastic SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity is now available! Flourish Education is recruiting a caring, supportive and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis within a specialist SEND school in Solihull, starting in January 2027.

This role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a specialist school environment. You will work closely with pupils to support their learning, communication, independence and personal development, helping them to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, graduates or education professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Job Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and personal development.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, adapting strategies to meet individual requirements.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with their emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Follow the school's behaviour management and safeguarding policies at all times.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and other professionals.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – school-based experience is essential.
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Graduate or Education Support Worker.
• A patient, caring and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

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 and enjoy an excellent work-life balance.
• As well as the flexibility to choose the days you work, joining Flourish Education also offers a range of excellent benefits, including competitive daily rates.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact and support throughout your registration and while you are working.

Location

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Solihull, making it easily commutable from Shirley, Olton, Hall Green, Knowle, Dorridge, Sheldon, Acocks Green and surrounding areas. The school is accessible by public transport and offers convenient travel links across the wider West Midlands.

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.