SEND Support – Primary

Step into a rewarding role where every day you’ll make a difference. Zest Education is proud to be working with a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Stratford-upon-Avon, looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Support Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting children with additional needs—helping them grow in confidence, achieve their potential, and flourish in a nurturing environment. If you’re passionate about inclusion and thrive in a role that truly changes lives, this could be your perfect next step.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a school or care environment.
• A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude towards children with varying learning needs.
• Ability to adapt and use creative strategies to engage pupils in learning.
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with staff and parents.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

About the School:
This welcoming Stratford-upon-Avon primary school is celebrated for its inclusive ethos, strong community values, and supportive leadership team. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school prides itself on providing a caring and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff wellbeing and collaboration are key priorities here—making it a fantastic place to learn, grow, and succeed together.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Encourage and promote independence, confidence, and engagement in all learning activities.
• Assist with classroom organisation, lesson preparation, and resource creation.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development through consistent encouragement and understanding.

Why Choose Zest Education?
At Zest, we go beyond finding you a job—we find you the right fit. Our team is committed to supporting education professionals through personalised guidance, competitive pay, and access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities. When you register with Zest Education, you join a team that values your skills and is dedicated to helping you build a fulfilling career.

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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