SEND Support – Primary (KS1)

Make a real difference every single day by joining a warm and inclusive primary school in Rugby as a SEND Support Assistant. Zest Education is excited to be recruiting for this rewarding role, perfect for someone who is passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive both academically and emotionally. This is your opportunity to be part of a supportive school community where your dedication and compassion can truly change lives. If you’re motivated, caring, and ready to take on a meaningful challenge, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a school environment
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow teacher or SENCO direction
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• A valid DBS check or willingness to obtain one

The school is a friendly and inclusive setting that prides itself on its strong community spirit and commitment to every child’s development. Staff are welcoming, supportive, and passionate about creating an environment where all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. With excellent facilities, engaging learning spaces, and a focus on wellbeing, it’s a fantastic place to work and grow professionally.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with SEND across different year groups
• Assist in adapting lesson materials to meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils in developing social and emotional skills
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement support strategies
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to staff
• Encourage independence and confidence in learning and daily routines

Choosing Zest Education means joining a dedicated and supportive agency that values your skills and experience. We’re passionate about finding you the right role, offering guidance and ongoing support every step of the way. Apply today with Zest Education and take the next step toward a fulfilling career in SEND support.

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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