Website Zest Education
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Until the end of the academic year
Location: Burton upon Trent
Salary: Competitive daily rate
Zest Education is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burton to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and stay until the end of the academic year.
This vibrant school sits at the heart of the local community and prides itself on its caring ethos and commitment to inclusion. Teachers and support staff work together to create a positive, engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to achieve their best. The leadership team promotes teamwork, wellbeing, and professional growth, ensuring staff feel supported and appreciated.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional learning needs both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll help deliver engaging lessons, adapt resources to suit individual needs, and build strong, trusting relationships with the children you support. This is a full-time role that runs until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity to take on further roles through Zest Education in the future.
Support pupils with special educational needs to access and enjoy their learning.
Work closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver differentiated activities.
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Holds a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) – preferred.
Has experience working with children, ideally in a primary or SEN setting.
Brings patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to every task.
Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
Takes initiative and adapts easily to new challenges.
A competitive rate of pay that reflects your experience and qualifications.
Ongoing support and advice from our friendly, experienced consultants.
Access to local roles across Burton and the surrounding areas.
Professional development opportunities to help you progress in your education career.
If you’re passionate about supporting children and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@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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