SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Stratford-on-Avon; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Holiday pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training (KCSIE/Prevent)

Refer a Friend bonus

Resumo da oferta

Flourish Education is recruiting a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time and long-term at a welcoming secondary school in Redditch, starting January 2027.

You will provide SEND support across KS3 and KS4, delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils with additional needs and helping them access learning. You will collaborate with the teaching staff to adapt tasks, foster inclusion and build confidence.

Qualificações

• Previous experience with SEND pupils in a school setting.
• Experience as TA or education support role.
• A patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Passion for supporting young people's learning.

Responsabilidades

• Provide SEND support across KS3 and KS4.
• Offer 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support learning, engagement and progress.
• Assist class teacher with activities.
• Adapt support to individual needs.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviours.
• Maintain inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow safeguarding policies at all times.
• Build relationships with pupils and staff.

Conhecimentos

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

Graduate

Education professional

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Flourish Education is recruiting a caring, supportive and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis within a welcoming Secondary School in Redditch, starting in January 2027.

This role involves providing SEND support across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), helping pupils with additional needs to access their learning, develop confidence and reach their full potential. You will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates or education professionals who are passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and making a real difference to their education.

Job Role

• Provide dedicated SEND support across KS3 and KS4.

• Offer 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Work closely with pupils to support their learning, engagement and academic progress.

• Support the class teacher with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.

• Adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of pupils.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Follow the school's behaviour management and safeguarding policies at all times.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and other members of staff.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs – 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 understanding approach.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

• A genuine passion for supporting young people'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 Redditch, making it easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, Alvechurch, Rubery, Kings Norton and surrounding areas. The school is accessible by public transport and offers convenient travel links across Worcestershire and 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.