SEN Teaching Assisant

SEN TA opportunities are available at a GOOD Ofsted-rated Primary School in Cheltenham, with three vacancies for enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants. The positions include two posts of 32.5 hours per week and one post of 27.5 hours per week, offering an exciting opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with additional needs.

Previous UK school experience is essential, and candidates with a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification are desirable. If you are passionate about inclusive education, supporting neurodivergent children and promoting a positive work life balance, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

As an SEN TA, you will play an important role in helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored learning support to primary-aged pupils, including children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and sensory processing needs.
• Supporting the delivery of the National Curriculum, particularly early reading, phonics and Key Stage 2 (KS2) learning activities.
• Working closely with the Class Teacher to adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing, trauma-informed approaches and helping pupils regulate their emotions.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a love of reading while creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting lunchtime OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision, encouraging positive play, social interaction and pupil wellbeing.

To be successful in this SEN TA role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Essential:
  Previous experience working in a UK school setting.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including neurodivergent pupils.
• Understanding of ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing needs and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Confidence supporting early reading, phonics and structured phonics programmes, such as Unlocking Letters and Sounds.
• Strong behaviour management skills using nurturing, relational and trauma-informed practices.
• A patient, empathetic and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt resources to suit different learning profiles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with the Class Teacher and other school staff.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of children.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Working as a SEN TA for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100 per day, which equates to approximately £17,127 to £18,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This SEN TA position is based in Cheltenham, offering opportunities for candidates living in and around the local area. The school is commutable from Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Bishop's Cleeve, Winchcombe, Charlton Kings and Prestbury, making it accessible for candidates travelling from nearby towns and suburbs.

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.