1:1 Support Staff

About the Role

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join a supportive school as a 1:1 Support Staff member. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive in the classroom. You will work closely with a specific pupil, providing tailored support to meet their individual needs and ensuring they can access the curriculum fully.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional learning or behavioural needs
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and strategies set by the teacher or SENCO
• Encourage and promote independence while offering guidance and reassurance
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent support

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with diverse needs
• Ability to build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience working in a care setting

What We Offer We provide competitive pay rates, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, and dedicated support from Zest Education consultants. This role also offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a variety of school settings, helping you to develop your skills and progress in your career within education.

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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