• Teaching Assistant
  • Rugeley
  • £92.63 - £110 /per day
  • Job Area: Rugeley

SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant – Rugeley (Full Time) – Start April 2026 🌟

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
Start Date: March 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Supply
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, term time only


About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Supply SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in the Rugeley area from April 2026. This is an excellent full‑time opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential.

In this role, you will provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils with a range of learning, developmental, and behavioural needs. You’ll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to create a positive, nurturing, and structured environment where every child can succeed.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays.
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
  • Support pupils in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and confidence.
  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all learners.
  • Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • Experienced working with children with SEN in a school or care setting.
  • Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong, positive relationships.
  • Able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of individual learners.
  • Confident in supporting behaviour, communication, and emotional needs.
  • Reliable, flexible, and committed to full‑time working hours.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one).

Why Apply?

  • Full‑time position starting March 2026
  • Supportive school environment in the heart of Rugeley
  • Opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives
  • Professional development and ongoing support
  • Rewarding and varied SEN experience

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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Job Details

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Rugeley
  • £92.63 - £110 /per day
  • Job Area: Rugeley

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