SEND Support – Primary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive on helping every child reach their full potential, no matter their starting point? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and forward-thinking primary school in Rugby, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Every day brings new challenges and rewards. If you’re compassionate, patient and dedicated to helping children succeed both academically and personally, this could be the perfect role for you.

Start Date: November | Contract Type: Long-term | Location: Rugby

Candidate Requirements
• Experience supporting children with SEND in an educational or care setting (essential).
• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent (desirable).
• A calm, empathetic and resilient approach to working with children with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

The school is a warm and inclusive environment where every member of staff is valued and supported. With a strong sense of community, the school prides itself on providing high-quality education and emotional support to all pupils. Staff benefit from ongoing professional development, excellent resources, and a collaborative team culture where everyone works together to ensure every child can succeed.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Assist the class teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and adapt learning materials where necessary
• Support children’s social and emotional development, promoting independence and confidence
• Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure tailored support for each child
• Encourage positive behaviour and model a caring, supportive attitude at all times

Zest Education is an award-winning recruitment agency that takes pride in matching passionate education professionals with schools that share their values. When you apply through Zest, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who truly understands your goals. We offer competitive pay, access to professional development opportunities, and connections with some of the best schools across the Midlands. Join Zest Education today and take the next step in your career — supporting young learners to achieve their very best.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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