Send Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education · Alcester, Warwickshire

Send Teaching Assistant at Flourish Education, based in Alcester, Warwickshire, paying £93 - £100 per day. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£93 - £100 per day
Location
Alcester, Warwickshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
22 Oct 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

7% below the typical rate for teaching assistant

Reference 00014663-1

About the role

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next role within a primary school?

Flourish Education is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Bidford-upon-Avon.

There are opportunities for both day-to-day and long-term work, making this a great option if you’re looking for flexibility, regular work, or the opportunity to secure a longer-term placement.

In this role, you’ll support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them access their learning, build confidence and feel included within the classroom. Depending on the needs of the school, you may provide 1:1 or small-group support, working alongside the class teacher and wider school team to help pupils make progress and enjoy their time at school.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
  • Providing 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEN
  • Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and classroom activities
  • Supporting children with Autism/ASD and other additional needs
  • Supporting children with communication, social and emotional needs
  • Helping pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons
  • Supporting with challenging behaviour using a calm and consistent approach
  • Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and development
  • Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
  • Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will ideally have:
  • Previous experience working within a primary school setting
  • Experience supporting children with SEN
  • Experience supporting pupils with Autism/ASD is highly desirable
  • Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
  • A patient, calm and nurturing approach
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A reliable, flexible and professional attitude
  • A strong school-based reference


Benefits of working with Flourish Education:
  • £92.59 - £100 per day depending on experience, equivalent to £18,055.05 - £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days per week for a full school year
  • PAYE – no umbrella companies
  • 12.07% statutory holiday pay
  • Pension contributions
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent training
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Location:
This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Bidford-upon-Avon and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, Evesham, Studley, Redditch and the surrounding villages.
Interested?

Legal:
Flourish Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to provide suitable references and relevant documentation before commencing work.

Reference: 00014663-1 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 22 Oct 2026 · Listed via Flourish Education

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