• SEND
  • Coventry
  • £76-95 a day
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Coventry

Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Zest Education is currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at a special educational needs school in Coventry.

This full-time position is available for an immediate start to support students aged 5-18 with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teacher and inclusion manager to facilitate the development and education process. Your role will involve providing care, supervision, and specialised support to children and young people, including those with special physical, emotional, and educational needs.

 We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

– Previous experience working with children or adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether in a classroom setting or through support work

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, staff, and parents

– Excellent behaviour management skills to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

– Ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively as part of a team, serving as a role model for students and colleagues

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is committed to supporting the educational journey of students with SEMH, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity with Zest Education. Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of these exceptional learners. Apply now!

 

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Steph at steph@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • SEND
  • Coventry
  • £76-95 a day
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Coventry

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