Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive primary school located in a rural village near Barton-under-Needwood.
The school has a strong sense of community and a dedicated team committed to ensuring every child feels supported, valued, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. With small class sizes and a nurturing ethos, the school provides an ideal environment for staff and pupils alike.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey while being part of a friendly and supportive team.
Provide individualised support to a child with SEN, in line with their EHCP and learning goals
Support the class teacher with planning and delivery of learning activities
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Monitor progress and contribute to regular reviews and assessments
Foster independence and confidence in the pupil’s learning and social development
Experience working with children with SEN (particularly ASD, ADHD, or communication needs)
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 TA qualification) are desirable but not essential
A supportive school with a caring and child-centred ethos
Ongoing support and guidance from Zest Recruiting
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s education
Term-time only working pattern – perfect for work-life balance
Location: Near Barton-under-Needwood
Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm (30-minute daily break)
Contract: Term Time Only | 30 hours per week
Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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