Special Needs Support Assistant – SEN School

Zest Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Support Assistant for a full-time position at a specialist SEN school in Richmond. This exciting opportunity is available from November and offers the chance to support students who require additional assistance to access their education and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced teaching and support staff to create a positive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of complex needs. Personal care responsibilities will form part of the role, making previous care or support experience highly beneficial.

Key Duties:

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs throughout the school day
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and confidence
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities when required
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and emotional wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within an SEN, care, support work, healthcare, or education setting
• Compassionate, proactive, and adaptable nature
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and your support can have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated SEN school team in Richmond.

Location: Richmond
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: November
Contract: Temporary initially, with the possibility of ongoing work
Pay: Competitive daily rates, negotiable depending on experience
Payroll: Paid weekly via PAYE

Zest Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Support Assistant for a full-time position at a specialist SEN school in Richmond. This exciting opportunity is available from November and offers the chance to support students who require additional assistance to access their education and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced teaching and support staff to create a positive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of complex needs. Personal care responsibilities will form part of the role, making previous care or support experience highly beneficial.

Key Duties:

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs throughout the school day
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and confidence
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities when required
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and emotional wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within an SEN, care, support work, healthcare, or education setting
• Compassionate, proactive, and adaptable nature
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and your support can have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated SEN school team in Richmond.