We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a one-form-entry, "Good" Ofsted-rated primary school in Cannock.
This role will involve providing 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil.
There are no behavioural concerns; the role is primarily focused on ensuring the child's safety and supporting their learning throughout the school day. The school is seeking a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships and provide consistent support tailored to the child's individual needs.
The position is full-time, starting as soon as possible and continuing until December 2026, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. There is also the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
Required Skills and Experience
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must:
- Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of SEND and experience supporting children with additional needs.
- Have experience working in nurseries or primary schools as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain a new one.
- Provide a minimum of two excellent references.
- Have recent experience working within a UK school setting.
Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:
- A competitive salary of £90–£100 per day, depending on experience.
- Pension contributions.
- Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate into a holiday pot.
- KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering current legislation, FGM, and abuse awareness.
- Ongoing support throughout the registration process and while in post from your dedicated consultant.
This Cannock school has excellent transport links from Cheslyn Hay, Burntwood, and Huntington. On-site parking is also available for those travelling by car.
If you are interested in this role, please get in touch with Hannah at Flourish Education.
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.
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