SEND Teaching Assistant in Redditch

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity? A welcoming and supportive First School in Alvechurch is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long‑term basis. This is a full‑time position, working within the school's specialist SEN provision, supporting pupils from Year 2 to Year 4 with a range of complex additional needs. The role is ideal for a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential. Working within the school's specialist provision, you will help create a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment where every pupil feels safe, supported, and encouraged to develop both academically and personally. The SEN provision caters for pupils across Year 2 to Year 4 with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASD), communication and interaction needs, sensory needs, and moderate learning difficulties. The school is looking for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to providing consistent support while working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs within the school's SEN provision.
• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Providing individual and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Supporting pupils' communication, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Implementing individual support plans and following guidance from the SENCO and external professionals.
• Adapting learning resources and activities to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence wherever possible.
• Supporting pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEND within a school or specialist setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and other complex additional needs is desirable.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or SEND qualification is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A flexible, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £88.92 to £100 per day, depending 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.

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Alvechurch and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Bromsgrove, Barnt Green, Redditch, Rubery, Longbridge, Hopwood, and Droitwich Spa. The school offers good transport links and on‑site parking.

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.