Special Needs Support Assistant

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Support Assistant to join one of our partner schools located in Warwick. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with additional needs by supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing in a classroom environment.

Who is this role suited to?

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, empathetic, and motivated to help children overcome challenges and achieve their potential. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, are passionate about inclusive education, and thrive on seeing pupils grow in confidence, this position is perfect for you. Applicants should apply if they want to develop their career in education while positively impacting young lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, both in the classroom and during small-group or individual activities.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development in line with school policies.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement in lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each child.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience working with children who have SEN.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one through Zest Education).

Why register with Zest Education?

• We are a market-leading agency, with the highest levels of safeguarding and compliance in the sector.
• We offer competitive rates of pay, paid weekly through PAYE.
• Your needs are at the centre of everything we do, with a personal and supportive approach to your 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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