Learner Support Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Learner Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Nuneaton, supporting pupils with SEND across all year groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally. You’ll be working closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and feel fully included in the school community. If you’re someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference and wants to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND across various year groups.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and targeted interventions.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and wider support staff.
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and a safe, inclusive environment.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a school setting.
• SEND experience is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups and learning needs.
• Passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.

Why Choose Zest Education?

Zest Education is known for putting people first. We take the time to understand your strengths, your goals, and the type of school environment where you’ll thrive. You’ll have a dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your journey, offering honest communication, regular check‑ins, and access to high‑quality CPD. We work closely with trusted schools who value our candidates, and we’re committed to helping you build a fulfilling, long‑term career in education.

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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