SEND Teaching Assistant

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person’s school experience, this secondary school in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with complex needs on a full‑time basis. This is a rewarding position for someone who is patient, resilient and confident working closely with pupils who require a high level of support.

You will work alongside the SEND team and class teachers to help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions, follow routines and feel secure throughout the school day. Consistency, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with complex SEND needs (essential)
• Confident working 1:1 with a Year 7 pupil
• Ability to follow support plans and adapt tasks where needed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils

About the School

This Nuneaton secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos and strong pastoral support. Staff describe it as a positive, collaborative environment where the SEND team works closely together to ensure pupils with additional needs feel safe, understood and able to make progress.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with complex needs
• Helping the pupil access learning and stay engaged in lessons
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication and behaviour
• Assisting with transitions, routines and classroom expectations
• Working closely with teachers and the SEND team to maintain consistency
• Contributing to a calm, structured and supportive learning environment

Why Choose Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive, transparent pay and a consultant who genuinely supports your journey. We take the time to understand your strengths, communicate openly and match you with roles where you can thrive. With strong school partnerships across the region, we connect you with opportunities where you feel valued and supported.

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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