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Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

Zest education are seeking a dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sutton Coldfield. This rewarding role involves providing individual support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND throughout the school day.
  • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning strategies.
  • Support the child’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
  • Promote independence while encouraging engagement in lessons and school activities.
  • Assist with monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records where required.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have previous experience working with children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
  • Be patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting individual needs.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • Have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning.
  • Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and friendly school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child’s educational journey.
  • Dedicated support from school leadership and SEND professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusive education and making a positive impact on a child’s school experience.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at sarah@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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