Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Stratford‑upon‑Avon. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, and they are seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This role will begin in January 2026 and is offered on a part‑time basis, providing flexibility while still offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support for children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and SLD, ensuring they are engaged, confident, and able to access the curriculum.

As a Teaching Assistant, your daily responsibilities will include assisting with learning activities, supporting behaviour management strategies, encouraging social and emotional development, and contributing to individual education plans (IEPs). Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues will be central to your role in supporting holistic development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent childcare/education qualification).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques to create a safe, inclusive environment.
• A genuine passion for helping children with SEND reach their full potential.

What Zest Education Offers

Zest Education provides competitive pay rates along with ongoing professional development and training to help you grow in your role. You’ll also benefit from the support of a dedicated consultant and the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming school settings.

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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