Teaching Assistant – SEND

A dedicated teaching assistant – SEND , is needed to support pupils with a range of SEND needs in a welcoming school in Rugby. This role is ideal for someone who brings patience, consistency and confidence when supporting children who require additional help with communication, emotional regulation, learning or behaviour. As a teaching assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn each day.

Altogether, the school is looking for a teaching assistant who has genuine SEND experience and can make an immediate impact. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to deliver personalised strategies, adapt activities and build strong relationships with pupils who may need extra reassurance or structure. This is a rewarding opportunity for a teaching assistant who thrives in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities of a teaching Assistant – SEND

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils, especially those with SEND
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in lessons
• Using visual supports, routines and personalised strategies
• Assisting teachers with planning, preparation and classroom organisation
• Adapting activities to meet individual learning needs
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and also staff

What We’re Looking For

• SEND experience is essential
• Classroom experience is desired, specifically SEND support
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desired, but not essential
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and commitment to full‑time work
• Ability to start immediately as a teaching assistant, however start dates can be discussed.

Why Join Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive pay, ongoing support and a consultant who genuinely listens to what you’re looking for. We work closely with schools across Rugby and Warwickshire to match you with roles where you can thrive as a teaching assistant.

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. Hence 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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