Classroom Support Assistant – SEND

Make a difference where it matters most! Zest Education is delighted to be supporting an exceptional primary school in Royal-Leamington-Spa, seeking a passionate and dedicated Classroom Support Assistant (SEND) to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on helping children with additional needs to achieve their full potential. If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and eager to inspire young minds, this role offers a truly rewarding next step in your career.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Supervise children with additional needs during class and break times, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Liaise closely with teachers, SENCO, and other school staff to ensure consistent, effective support.
• Help prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and confidence in all pupils.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.

About the School:
This Outstanding-rated primary school, as recognised by Ofsted, is renowned for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to every child’s success. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where teamwork and positivity shine through. Staff are valued, professional development is encouraged, and pupils are at the heart of everything they do—making it an inspiring place to work and grow.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualification such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of how to support children with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Choose Zest Education?
At Zest, we don’t just find you a job—we help you find a role where you can truly thrive. Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support, excellent pay rates, and access to a network of fantastic schools across the region. When you register with Zest Education, you’re joining a team that values your work, supports your growth, and celebrates your success.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh Piearce 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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