SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday pay (PAYE)

Safeguarding & Prevent training

Consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with Autism and challenging behaviour in a Lichfield area primary school. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting October 2026 and running until December 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 2/3 qualification, have UK school-based experience, a DBS (Update Service preferred), and be able to provide two strong references. Training and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Have good knowledge and experience of working with SEND.
• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• Have experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 6 with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Assist in a two-form-entry primary school setting.
• Support classroom activities and pupil engagement as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in the Lichfield area at a two-form-entry, Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school.

This Teaching Assistant role will involve providing 1:1 support to a child in Year 6 with Autism and challenging behaviour.

Our client is looking for a confident and experienced candidate who has previous experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour. Any additional qualifications or training relating to SEND would be desirable.

The role will start in October 2026 and continue until December 2026. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Have good knowledge and experience of working with SEND.
• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.
• Have experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.

Working for Flourish Education

As a Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, you will receive:

• A competitive salary of £90–£100 per day, depending on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into their holiday pay pot.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering relevant legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Regular contact and support throughout the registration process and while you are working from your dedicated consultant.

Location

Our client is based in Lichfield, with good transport links from surrounding areas including Pipehill, Whittington and Swinfen. Most schools also offer on-site parking.

We look forward to hearing 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.

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