Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them to thrive both academically and socially.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to teachers across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning objectives.
• Support pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and SLD.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and interventions.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage social and emotional development through structured activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent support.

The school is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong reputation for inclusivity and care. Rated positively by Ofsted, it fosters a friendly and collaborative environment where staff feel valued and supported. This is a place where both pupils and staff can flourish.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a care or school setting.
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional needs.
• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) is desirable.

Why Choose Zest Education? By applying through Zest Education, you’ll benefit from competitive pay rates, ongoing professional development, and the support of a dedicated consultant who understands your career goals. We pride ourselves on working with high‑quality schools and candidates, ensuring the right match for both.

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