Location: Burton
Start Date: After October Half Term
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Zest Education is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a Nursery class at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burton. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity to support children with additional needs, specifically around speech and language development, and make a real difference in their early education journey.
About the School:
This highly regarded primary school is known for its caring ethos and commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. The Early Years setting provides a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, play, and learn. Staff are passionate about inclusion and work closely as a team to provide tailored support that nurtures each child’s unique needs. The school has strong leadership, excellent communication with parents, and a commitment to professional development.
Role Overview:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with speech, language, and communication needs within the Nursery class.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual support plans.
Encourage children’s social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning.
Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
Support classroom routines, learning activities, and the development of key early learning skills.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), particularly speech and language difficulties.
A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for Early Years education and inclusive learning.
Relevant qualifications or experience in a school or nursery setting are desirable.
Why Join:
Supportive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Early Years.
Ongoing training and development opportunities through Zest Education.
Competitive pay and consistent support from our experienced team.
If you’re a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant who loves supporting children in their early development, this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply today to start your rewarding new position in Burton after October half term!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@zesteducation 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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