• Primary – KS2
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • £93- £97 per day
  • Job Area: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

Full Time Teaching Assistant Y5/6

Job Description

 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – South Stafford (Zest Education)

Start Date: September 2026

Full Time and Long Term

Pay: £93-£97

Zest Education is recruiting for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged child in South Stafford. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs, particularly those who are non‑verbal, have delayed learning, or are on the autism spectrum.

About the Role

You will work closely with one child on a 1:1 basis, helping them access learning, develop communication skills, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day. The role requires patience, consistency, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

What We’re Looking For

  • SEN experience supporting children with complex needs
  • Experience with non‑verbal communication such as PECS, visual timetables, or gesture-based interaction
  • Understanding of autism and how to adapt learning to individual needs
  • Knowledge of delayed learning and strategies to scaffold progress
  • A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach
  • Ideally Full UK Driving License and access to a car reliably

Why Join Zest Education

  • Supportive consultants who value your wellbeing
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
  • Ongoing CPD and SEN training

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and have the SEN experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help a child access the education they deserve.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@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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Job Details

  • Primary – KS2
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • £93- £97 per day
  • Job Area: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

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