Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a Reception class at a welcoming primary school near Wolverhampton. This SEND Teaching Assistant role would suit a patient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children with additional needs access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

The school has a warm, friendly ethos and strong relationships with its local community. Staff encourage children to become independent lifelong learners, creating a supportive and stimulating environment where they can explore, develop their interests and enjoy learning. Inclusion, pupil wellbeing and helping every child achieve their potential are central to the school’s approach.

The role will involve supporting children with additional needs within Reception, helping them participate in classroom activities and develop their early learning skills. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff to adapt activities, follow individual support strategies and create a positive, nurturing learning environment.

This role is full-time and temporary to permanent, starting immediately, working Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 15:30. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally supporting children with additional needs. The ability to adapt support to meet individual pupils’ needs, follow guidance from teaching staff and contribute positively to the wider team is essential.

• Supporting children with additional needs within a Reception class.
• Providing individualised support to help pupils access the EYFS curriculum and participate in learning.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet children’s individual abilities, needs and developmental stages.
• Supporting pupils with their communication, language and social interaction skills.
• Using appropriate strategies to support pupils with emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Implementing individual support strategies and following guidance provided by the class teacher and SENCO.
• Helping children manage transitions, classroom routines and changes throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils engage in play-based activities appropriate to their age and developmental stage.
• Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement to help children develop their skills.
• Working collaboratively with other Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Communicating effectively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to ensure consistent support.
• Helping to maintain a safe, calm and structured learning environment.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

• Previous experience working within Reception or another Early Years setting.
• A full and relevant Level 2 or 3
  
  Early Years qualification.
• Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or in a similar education-based role.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs would be highly desirable.
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and how to support children with a range of learning, communication, behavioural and developmental needs.
• A patient, calm, nurturing and empathetic approach to supporting children’s learning.
• Confidence supporting children who may require additional guidance to access learning activities.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management and strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• The ability to follow guidance and implement support strategies provided by…