KS 2 Teacher

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive school that is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has a strong reputation for providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential, making this a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher passionate about SEND support.

Starting in January 2026, this role is offered as a full‑time position, Monday to Friday, on a long‑term contract. You will be working within the KS2 phase, planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and SLD, ensuring they are supported both academically and emotionally.

As a KS2 Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe and stimulating classroom environment, differentiating lessons to meet individual needs, and leading teaching assistants to provide effective support. You will monitor progress, contribute to EHCP reviews, and implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning experiences. Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues will be central to your role in supporting holistic development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching children within KS2, ideally with SEND experience.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and strategies for differentiation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children with SEND reach their full potential.

What Zest Education Offers

Zest Education provides competitive pay rates along with ongoing professional development and training to help you grow in your role. You’ll also benefit from the support of a dedicated consultant and the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming school settings.

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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