SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding Primary School in Selly Oak. This school sets high expectations for themselves, staff, families and pupils, encouraging them to be happy, caring and aspirational citizens.

Our client is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 6 with ADHD on a 1:1 basis. This child needs additional support staying on task, and takes regular brain breaks outside of the classroom. This child has never lashed out towards staff but can become defiant and frustrated at times. This role would be ideal for a patient and understanding person who is able to set boundaries well.

This role is an afternoon only role starting ASAP and continuing for the full academic year.

The Responsibilities of this SEND Teaching Assistant Role:

• Provide 1-1 support for a student with ADHD.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning plans.
• Support students with their academic, emotional, and social development in a Primary School setting.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support as a TA.
• Collaborate with the wider school team to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have previous experience working as a TA in a UK Primary School.
• Experience working with SEND children is essential.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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

• £85.02 to £98.41 per day, which equates to £16,578.90 to £19,189.95 per annum, based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• The option of PAYE or Umbrella.
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates 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.
• £100 welcome to the team bonus.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This position is based in Selly Oak, which is easily commutable from Harborne, Bournville, Kings Heath, Edgbaston, Cotteridge, and Northfield. The Primary School offers onsite parking and has excellent public transport links to Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Interested? Apply now or call Lizzy Francis-Drummond for more information. 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.