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  • SEND
  • Tamworth
  • £89 - £95 /per day
  • Job Area: Tamworth

SEND Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

If you’re looking for a good experience to make a difference, keep reading…

      About the Role

At Zest Education we are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school based in the Tamworth area. In this role, you will provide specialized support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) based in a year 2 class, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. Additionally this role is to start as soon as possible with both part-time and full-time opportunities available with the school.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and looking to develop a rewarding career within the SEND sector.

       Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one‑to‑one and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND needs.
  • Assist the class teacher in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs and support the class teacher in preparing class activities/workshops.
  • Support the implementation of EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plans) targets.
  • Promote emotional well‑being, resilience, and independence.
  • Nurture social skills, boosting confidence, and helping pupils manage their emotions and mental healthRequirements:
  • Experience in supporting children with SEND (desirable but not essential).
  • A patient, empathetic, and child‑centered approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
  • Good behavior management skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Career progression opportunities within SEND and education.
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Friendly and honest approach
  • Clear communication and on going support

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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Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

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Job Details

  • SEND
  • Tamworth
  • £89 - £95 /per day
  • Job Area: Tamworth

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