At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Key Stage 2 pupils with SEMH needs through 1:1 and small-group interventions.
- Company: Flourish Education, a supportive and nurturing primary school environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, holiday pay, pension contributions, and free training.
- Other info: Join a well-resourced school with excellent transport links and on-site parking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with additional needs and strong behaviour management skills.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 23400 £ per year.
Flourish Education is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Coleshill, working with Key Stage 2 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, and additional learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils through 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships with learning. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff within a nurturing environment that values consistency, teamwork, and pupil wellbeing. This full-time Teaching Assistant role is due to start in September and will continue until December, working Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30.
The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including MLD, ADHD, ADD, and SEMH needs
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and individual learning targets
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress
- Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
- Supporting personal care or physical needs where required
We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:
- SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, or Behaviour Mentor
- Those who have worked in special schools, PRUs, alternative provision, or inclusive mainstream settings
- Candidates with a strong understanding of SEND and effective behaviour support strategies
To be successful, you will need:
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
- Strong behaviour management skills
- A commitment to creating positive outcomes for pupils
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Team Teach training is desirable but not essential
Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education, you will receive:
- £92.59 - £120 per day depending on experience, equivalent to £18,055.05 - £23,400 per annum based on working 5 days per week for a full school year
- Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
- Pension contributions
- Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Regular support throughout registration and once you are working in schools
Location: This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Coleshill, with excellent access from Birmingham, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth, and surrounding areas. The school is well-resourced, offers a supportive environment, and provides 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant 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.
