1:1 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with complex needs in a warm and caring primary school in the Atherstone area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s school experience while working as part of a supportive and committed team.

The school is part of a wider Multi‑Academy Trust focused on transforming education within its communities, and you will play a key role in helping a child flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Role

You will work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a pupil to access learning, build confidence and thrive within the classroom environment. The role includes:

• Being responsible for the learning and progress of the pupil in your care
• Maintaining high standards of conduct, professionalism and support
• Building strong, respectful relationships rooted in dignity and mutual trust
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents/carers and external agencies
• Supporting both academic and pastoral needs
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the child at all times

Explore SEND support strategies or working with external agencies to deepen your practice.

What We’re Looking For

A passionate, driven individual who:

• Has experience supporting children with complex or additional needs
• Communicates clearly and confidently with pupils, staff and families
• Is highly organised, proactive and committed to raising standards
• Brings patience, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for extension
• Supportive consultants who understand SEND and primary education
• Clear communication and ongoing placement support

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