At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 4 students with complex needs and create a positive learning environment.
- Company: Flourish Education, dedicated to nurturing young minds in a supportive school.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Long-term role until July 2027 with potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with complex needs.
The predicted salary is between 18049 - 19500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced learning support assistant, hoping to secure your next role from September? Flourish Education are working alongside a wonderful Primary School based in Kingswinford, who are hoping to appoint a full-time LSA starting in September on a long-term basis until July 2027. This learning support assistant role is to work closely with the class teacher to support a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment in Year 4.
The Primary School is looking for a candidate with experience providing small groups intervention for core subjects, with good maths, English and general KS2 knowledge. This role will start in October and continue to July 2027, working on a full-time basis, with the potential to extend into a permanent position.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 4 child with complex needs
- Support the child’s learning, emotional regulation, and social development
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider SEN team to implement individual support strategies
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
- Support the child both within the SEN hub and in classroom-based activities where appropriate
Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Previous experience supporting children with complex needs, ideally on a 1:1 basis
- Confidence in managing and reducing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
- The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young children
- Good knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months
- A minimum of two excellent references
Working for Flourish Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will receive:
- Competitive Salary – £18,049- £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week, and based on previous experience.
- Pension Contributions
- Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
- 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 from your own dedicated consultant
This school is located in the Kingswinford area, which is easily accessible via Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Wall Heath and Dudley.
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.
Learning Support Assistant in Kingswinford employer: Flourish Education
Flourish Education is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Year 6 Teachers in a welcoming primary school just outside Nuneaton. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training opportunities, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives.
