SEND Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Burton area. This is a full‑time role, starting as soon as possible and running until the end of the academic year, with a strong possibility of continuing into the new academic year.

The school is a lively, fast‑paced environment with a diverse community and a strong focus on supporting pupils with additional needs. You’ll be joining a committed team who work hard to create a safe, structured and nurturing space for every child.

The Role

As a SEND TA, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with a range of additional needs
• Follow individual learning plans and behaviour strategies
• Support emotional regulation, communication and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver targeted interventions
• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Learn more about effective SEND support or 1:1 TA approaches.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEND (ASD, SEMH, communication needs or similar)
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow support plans and adapt to pupil needs
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive
• Relevant TA or SEND qualifications are desirable but not essential

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Supportive consultants who understand your strengths
• Competitive pay
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
• A chance to make a real difference in a school that values strong SEND support

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at joanne@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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