Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring and dedicated SEN teaching assistant seeking a rewarding new role? Do you want to make a real difference to a child’s Education and well-being? Do you have high expectations of pupils, and the ability to think ‘outside the box’ to overcome any barriers to learning?

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an OFSTED rated ‘good’ school in Hereford. A recent OFSTED report states that; Leaders have high expectations for staff and pupils alike. They have planned an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

As an SEN Teaching assistant at the school, you will be supporting two children in Reception with autism. As part of your role, you will be required to modify and adapt whole class activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher.

The successful applicant would need to have a secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum and previous experience of supporting children with SEN. The school are looking for a dedicated SEN teaching assistant who is willing to commit to a long-term position to ensure consistency for the children.

This is a part time position for mornings only (8.45am – 1.00pm) to start immediately and to continue for as long as the children require additional support.

Job Role:

• Supporting children with SEN in the classroom, working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with additional needs.
• Helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development.
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous UK school experience is essential.
• Strong behaviour management
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly in a Primary School setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Early Years, Reception, and SEN strategies.
• Ability to work effectively alongside the Class Teacher and other staff members.

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments – giving you a great work-life balance.

As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love and a £100 welcome to the team bonus; working as an SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• £85.02 day rate to £98.41 day rate which equates to £16,578.90 per annum to £19,189.95 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• The option of PAYE or Umbrella.
• Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• £100 welcome to the team bonus.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

Location:

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is in Hereford, which is easily commutable from Malvern, Ledbury, Bromyard, and Leominster. The school offers onsite parking.

Interested? Apply now or contact Rebecca for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal:

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.

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Flourish Education have been building strong relationships with educational establishments and top talent since 2010; supplying teachers, teaching assistants and non-teaching staff into schools, colleges, children's centres and nurseries across the West Midlands. We recognise that every school has their own unique culture, community and specific recruitment challenges and by understanding the needs of the schools we work with and getting to know our candidates, we are able to match the right candidate to the right school. Whether you are looking for daily supply, long term or a permanent teaching position, we are the first choice education recruitment agency for Teachers & Teaching Assistants across the West Midlands. We are currently recruiting for Teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECT), Teaching Assistants (TA’s), Learning Support Practitioners, Learning Support Assistants, Head Teachers, Assistant Principals, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members, experienced School Administrators, Bursars, Caretakers and Lunchtime Supervisors to join our team in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Telford and Wrekin, Wolverhampton, Worcester and Walsall.

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