SEND Teaching Assistant

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join Flourish Education. This rewarding role allows you to make a real difference by supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). If you are passionate about creating inclusive learning environments, this could be the perfect position for you. Whether you are seeking Short-term or Long-term positions in primary schools locally, get in touch.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with SEND on a 1-1 or small group basis across Early Years (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Helping students with Autism, ADHD, ASD, SEMH, and other SEND needs achieve their potential.
• Assisting the Class Teacher with tailored lesson plans for students with SEND.
• Encouraging positive behaviours and providing emotional support for children with diverse needs.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Supporting the development of speech, language, and social skills for children with SEND.

Required Skills and Experience

• If you have experience working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Alternative Provision (AP), SEND/SEN Hub, or Special Schools, we'd love to hear from you!
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in education or childcare.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a UK school, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other SEND needs.
• An understanding of various educational settings, including PRUs, APs, SEND hubs, and Special Schools.
• Familiarity with supporting pupils with complex needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour.
• A caring and patient approach, with a passion for fostering inclusive education.

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

• £85.02 - £98.41 a day, which equates to £16,578.90 - £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 Rednal, which is easily commutable from Northfield, Longbridge, Rubery, Cofton Hackett, Bartley Green, and Kings Norton. The school offers excellent transport links and onsite parking.

Interested? Apply now to become a SEND Teaching Assistant at this fantastic Primary School in Rednal. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting your journey in this fulfilling role!

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.