SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant, with previous experience supporting SEN children? A fantastic and welcoming Primary School in Tipton is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 4, with SEMH needs. This SEN Teaching Assistant role, is a full-time position, starting in September, and continuing on a long-term basis until the end of the year.

Working hours will be 8:30 am to 15:30, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider support staff to ensure the child can fully access the curriculum and develop both academically and socially within a nurturing classroom environment.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day to help the child feel safe, supported, and confident within a mainstream classroom environment.
• Supporting communication, understanding, and engagement using appropriate strategies, such as clear language, visual supports, and structured routines.
• Supporting access to the curriculum by adapting tasks, breaking learning into manageable steps, and reinforcing instructions as needed.
• Encouraging the development of independence, confidence, and emotional regulation, while promoting positive inclusion with peers.
• Supporting social interaction and play during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times such as break and lunchtime.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals to ensure consistency and continuity of support.
• Observing, monitoring, and sharing feedback on progress, challenges, and effective strategies to inform ongoing planning.

• A minimum level 2 qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children or pupils with SEMH.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, particularly during periods of transition or change.
• A good understanding of SEMH, and inclusive classroom practice.
• The ability to use structured, child‑centred strategies to support communication, learning, and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with pupils, staff, and families.
• A reliable, professional, and committed attitude, with the ability to provide consistent, long‑term support.

• £92.56to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,049 to £19,500 per annum based on experience level
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free Safeguarding Level 1, Prevent and FGM training
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work
• Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in
• Free on‑going CPD opportunities

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Tipton, commutable by public transport from local areas such Dudley, Bilston. Wednesbury and West Bromwich. Onsite parking is also available.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 acts as an employment and business agency.