1:1 Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work at one of our partner primary schools in Sedgley, Dudley. This is a full-time role starting after October Half Term and continuing until Christmas 2026.

The school require a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role will involve supporting the pupil to remain engaged in learning, encouraging positive behaviour and participation in classroom activities, as well as providing additional support through small group work.

Our partner school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where children feel valued, encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Encouraging engagement with learning activities and supporting the pupil when they are reluctant to complete tasks.
• Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and the development of social skills.
• Delivering small group activities and targeted interventions to support learning and confidence.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement appropriate support strategies.

Required Skills and Experience as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly SEMH needs, within a UK primary school.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour management and strategies to encourage pupil engagement.
• Experience providing 1:1 support and working with small groups of pupils.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting children with additional needs.

Working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (dependent on experience).
• Holiday Pay – 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
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

This 1:1 Teaching Assistant position is based in Sedgley, Dudley and is easily commutable from Lower Gornal, Coseley, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Tipton and Brierley Hill.

Interested in this 1:1 Teaching Assistant role? Apply now or get in touch with Joel for more details! 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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