Location: Walsall
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract: Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Part-time (flexible days available)
A supportive and inclusive SEN school in Walsall is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and SEMH.
You will be working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping to create a nurturing and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.
✅ Experience supporting children or young people with SEN ✅ A patient, calm, and encouraging approach ✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills ✅ Passion for helping pupils achieve their goals ✅ Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team ✅ Relevant SEN training or experience (desirable but not essential)
✨ A friendly, welcoming, and well-resourced environment
✨ Flexible part-time hours
✨ Supportive leadership and ongoing guidance
✨ A rewarding role making a real impact every day
If you are looking for a meaningful, rewarding part‑time role in a warm and supportive SEN setting, this role in Walsall offers the perfect balance of flexibility, purpose, and professional growth.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at Georgia@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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