SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day supply basis across welcoming and supportive primary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, flexible and reliable candidates who enjoy working with primary-aged children and are looking to gain experience across a variety of school settings. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have a particular interest in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), we would love to hear from you.

Our client schools are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), from Reception through to Year 6. Depending on the school and the needs of the pupils, responsibilities may include general classroom support, working with individuals or small groups, assisting with literacy and numeracy activities, and providing additional support to children with SEN.

You will work closely with the class teacher and other school staff to help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidates will be adaptable, confident supporting children's learning and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff quickly.

As these are day-to-day supply roles, you may have the opportunity to work in different schools and year groups, making this an ideal option for candidates seeking flexibility and variety in their working week.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for these Teaching Assistant and SEN Teaching Assistant roles, you should:

• Have recent experience working in UK primary schools.

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or have relevant equivalent experience.

• Have experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

• Have experience supporting children with a range of learning abilities and needs.

• Have experience providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.

• Be confident assisting teachers with classroom activities and lessons.

• Support pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and social skills.

• Have experience supporting children with SEN, which would be advantageous.

• Be able to manage behaviour effectively and encourage positive classroom engagement.

• Motivate and encourage pupils to participate in learning activities.

• Support children's learning, development and independence.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and other school staff.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Demonstrate a flexible, reliable and proactive approach.

• Be committed to providing high-quality support and adapting to different school environments.

Working for Flourish Education

As a Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive daily rate of £92.59 to £100, depending on experience.

• An equivalent annual salary of £18,055 to £19,500, based on working five days a week for a full school year.

• Holiday pay, with PAYE candidates accruing 12.07% of their daily rate into their holiday pay pot.

• Pension contributions.

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering relevant legislation, FGM and abuse awareness.

• A Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Regular contact and ongoing support throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your dedicated consultant.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across a variety of local primary schools.

• Flexible day-to-day assignments to help you balance work with your personal commitments.

About the Schools

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of primary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas. These schools cater for pupils across different age groups and offer opportunities to support children with a variety of learning needs and abilities.

Location

These Teaching Assistant and SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities are based across Telford and are easily commutable from surrounding areas, including Dawley, Broseley, Shifnal and other TF postcode areas.

As these are day-to-day supply roles, the schools you work in may vary depending on availability and your preferred working locations.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible day-to-day supply work across local primary schools, please apply now or contact Hannah at Flourish Education 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.