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Zest Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a welcoming primary school in Derby. The role runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and the potential to become permanent from September. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact by providing 1:1 support for a child with Autism and ADHD.
Work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who requires additional support due to Autism and ADHD, ensuring they feel safe, understood, and able to access learning
Implement strategies to help manage behaviour and promote engagement, following guidance from the class teacher and SENCO
Adapt learning materials and tasks to suit the pupil’s individual needs, helping to break down instructions and reinforce learning in a calm and supportive way
Foster a positive and consistent routine, promoting social and emotional development alongside academic progress
Collaborate with classroom staff, external specialists, and parents/carers to ensure consistent and high-quality support
Support with general classroom duties and help create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for all pupils
Experience working with children who have Autism and/or ADHD is essential – this may be in a school, residential, care or similar setting
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to support
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with both pupils and staff
A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A warm and inclusive school environment where staff feel valued and supported
Dedicated leadership and SEN support teams who work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils
Easily accessible via public transport, with regular services to and from surrounding areas
A real opportunity to develop your career in education, with the potential for a permanent role starting in September
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email MIA at mia@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo 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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