SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work at a primary school in Stourbridge. This full-time, long-term opportunity will begin in November 2026 and continue until July 2027. The role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a dedicated SEN Hub, making it an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work within a specialist provision supporting 11 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. You will be part of a team of four adults, working collaboratively to provide a structured, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Our partner school places great importance on building strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, ensuring pupils and families feel supported and valued.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour within a dedicated SEN Hub.
• Providing individual and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning activities.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies and supporting pupils with emotional regulation.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team to maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, social skills and positive relationships with their peers and adults.

Required Skills and Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and approaches to supporting emotional regulation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs.

Working as a SEND 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 (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• 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 SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Stourbridge and is easily commutable from Dudley, Halesowen, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Kidderminster, Hagley and Wordsley.
If you're a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive difference to children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Richard at Flourish Education for more information.

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.