SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Are you an experienced and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a specialist provision in a primary school? Flourish Education are working in partnership with a welcoming Primary School in Oldbury, who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their SEN Nest provision. This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs and managing low-level challenging behaviours within a structured, supportive environment.

The SEN Nest supports up to 8 pupils with low-level SEN needs, including social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will work as part of a small, supportive team alongside other Teaching Assistants and a Class Teacher, helping to deliver targeted support and maintain a calm, positive learning space.

• Supporting pupils with low-level SEN needs within the SEN Nest provision.
• Assisting the Class Teacher with the delivery of structured learning activities.
• Helping pupils to regulate emotions and manage low-level challenging behaviours.
• Providing consistent, nurturing support to encourage engagement and independence.
• Supporting pupils with transitions between activities and reintegration into mainstream classes where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with the SEN team to monitor progress and adapt strategies.

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with SEN pupils in a Primary or SEN setting.
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• A good understanding of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour support.
• A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references
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• Competitive salary – £17,339.40 to £19,500 per annum, based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Pension Contributions.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their pay into their holiday pot.
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement from a dedicated consultant.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Oldbury, with easy access from nearby areas such as Smethwick, West Bromwich, Langley and Rowley Regis.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.