SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Atherstone, providing tailored support to Key Stage 2 pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils through 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships with learning. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff within a nurturing environment that values consistency, teamwork, and pupil wellbeing.

This full-time Teaching Assistant role is due to start as soon as possible and will continue until the end of the academic year, working Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including MLD, ADHD, ADD, and SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and individual learning targets
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
• Supporting personal care or physical needs where requires

• SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, or Behaviour Mentor
• Those who have worked in special schools, PRUs, alternative provision, or inclusive mainstream settings
• Candidates with a strong understanding of SEND and effective behaviour support strategies

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for pupils
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential

• £92.59 - £120 per day depending on experience, equivalent to £18,055.05 - £23,400 per annum based on working 5 days per week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular support throughout registration and once you are working in schools

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Coleshill, with excellent access from Birmingham, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth, and surrounding areas. The school is well-resourced, offers a supportive environment, and provides on-site parking.

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.