SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday pay

Safeguarding training

Ongoing support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil with an EHCP in a one-form-entry primary school in Telford. The role emphasizes patient, calm, and tailored 1:1 assistance to help the child engage with learning and develop communication skills.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and other staff, applying effective communication strategies and positive behaviour management to support the pupil’s development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification.
• Have good knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Have experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including ADHD or communication difficulties.
• Ideally have experience supporting non-verbal pupils or children with an EHCP.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Be patient, nurturing and confident in providing consistent 1:1 support.
• Hold a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong professional references.
• Have recent UK school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception pupil with an EHCP.
• Work closely with the class teacher and staff to encourage engagement and help access activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies and behaviour management approaches.
• Support pupil with learning, communication and development in daily activities.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication strategies

Education

DBS certificate (Update Service)

Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming, one-form-entry primary school in Telford, which has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

This SEND Teaching Assistant role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The pupil is non-verbal and requires additional support with their learning, communication and development.

The pupil is currently working below age-related expectations, and the school is looking for a confident, patient and experienced Teaching Assistant who can build a positive relationship with the child and provide consistent, tailored support to meet their individual needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and other members of staff to encourage engagement, support communication and help the pupil access learning activities. Experience using appropriate communication strategies and positive behaviour management approaches would be beneficial.

The position is full-time, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027. The working hours are 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 an equivalent qualification.

• Have good knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Have experience working in a nursery or primary school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

• Have experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including ADHD or communication difficulties.

• Ideally have experience supporting non-verbal pupils or children with an EHCP.

• Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

• Be patient, nurturing and confident in providing consistent 1:1 support.

• Hold a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or have a DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months.

• Be able to provide a minimum of two strong professional references.

• Have recent UK school-based experience.

Working for Flourish Education

As a Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive daily rate of £90–£100, depending on experience.

• Pension contributions.

• Holiday pay, with PAYE candidates accruing 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 awareness.

• Ongoing contact and support throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your dedicated consultant.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting a pupil with additional needs in a primary school setting.

About the School

The school is a one-form-entry primary school in Telford, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. It offers a supportive learning environment where staff work together to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Location

The school is based in Telford and has good transport links from surrounding areas, including Lilleshall, Hadley and Shifnal.

On-site parking is also available for those travelling by car.

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.