Flourish Education is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work with an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Moseley to join their staff on a long-term basis. The school’s ethos, combined with high standards of teaching and learning, meaning they achieve consistently strong academic results. Our client wants to appoint a passionate Teaching Assistant to work with a group of SEN children in Reception. The children are mainly autistic. The role is a mixture of classroom based and working within the school's SEND provision providing support 1-1 and in small groups. Responsibilities in this role include supporting the children to meet their individual needs, keeping the children engaged and monitoring their progress. You will also be working closely with other Teaching Assistants. Personal care is required at times as one child is in pull ups. This Teaching Assistant role is to start ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. This position is full time 08:30am-3:30pm. Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant role: Experience working in schools in the UK Minimum Level 3 qualification Experience supporting children with SEN Effectively manage the behaviour and engagement of the children Motivating and encouraging the children Supporting with learning and development Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and other staff Commitment to the role Being flexible when needed Personal care may be required at times Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant you will receive: £85.02 day rate to £100 day rate which equates to £16,578.90 per annum to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year The option of PAYE or Umbrella Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 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 £100 welcome to the team bonus Refer a Friend bonus scheme Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work This Teaching Assistant opportunity is located in Moseley which is easily commutable from areas such as Balsall Heath, Small Heath, Kings Heath, Edgbaston, Tyseley, Sparkhill, Sellyoak, Shirley and most areas of Birmingham via car, bus and train. The Primary school also has an onsite car park. To apply for this Teaching Assistant role or to discuss it further, please contact Paige Skinner 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.