SEN Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School based in Cinderford. This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve working within the school's SEN base, starting as soon as possible until the end of the academic year.

The role will involve providing tailored learning support, assisting children with classroom activities, and adapting resources to meet their individual needs and abilities. You will be supporting a small group of pupils within the school's SEN base, helping them to access learning, develop their independence, and build confidence. The class teacher and other support staff will also be present to provide guidance and support throughout the school day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored learning support to help children access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals.
• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Adapting learning resources and activities to meet children's individual needs, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to support their learning and development.
• Helping children develop their communication, language, social, and emotional skills.
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and promote appropriate behaviour.
• Breaking down instructions and learning tasks into manageable steps to support children's understanding.
• Supporting children with transitions, daily routines, and movement between activities.
• Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to provide consistent and effective support.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the welfare of all children.

To be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally within a primary school or specialist education setting.
• A good understanding of special educational needs and the challenges children with moderate learning needs may experience.
• Experience supporting children with their communication, social, emotional, and learning needs.
• Confidence supporting small groups of children and providing one-to-one assistance where required.
• A good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and inclusive classroom practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively alongside the class teacher and other support staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, child welfare, and promoting a safe learning environment.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This school is based in Cinderford and is accessible from surrounding areas such as Drybrook, Ruradean, Coleford, Lydney, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas. The area offers access to local amenities and transport links.

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or contact Miah 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.