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Teaching Assistant – SEND

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Job Description

Are you a patient, supportive and SEND‑experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a full‑time role where you can make a real difference? A welcoming school is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team Monday to Friday, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on helping children overcome barriers to learning and enjoys being part of a supportive, inclusive school environment.

About the Role

You will be working closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them stay engaged in lessons, regulating emotions when needed and contributing to a calm, positive classroom atmosphere. The role involves assisting teachers across the school, adapting activities and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who benefit from consistency and encouragement.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND
  • Assisting with communication, emotional regulation and classroom engagement
  • Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
  • Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour

 

What We’re Looking For

  • SEND experience is essential
  • A calm, patient and nurturing approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Confidence supporting pupils across different year groups
  • Reliability and commitment to full‑time, Monday–Friday work

 

Why Join Zest Education

Choosing to work with Zest means joining an agency that genuinely values your skills and listens to what you’re looking for. You’ll receive ongoing support, competitive pay and access to a wide network of schools that appreciate dedicated, passionate staff. We take the time to match you with roles where you can thrive, feel supported and make a meaningful impact every day.

 

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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