Contract: Full-time
Duration: Until July 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a dedicated, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a boy in Year 6 with global developmental delay and speech and language needs. This is a full-time role supporting the pupil throughout the school day, working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals to help him access learning and develop confidence and independence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learning, communication, emotional regulation and social development during this important transition year.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with global delay and speech and language needs
Support learning across the Year 6 curriculum, adapting tasks where appropriate
Implement strategies recommended by speech and language therapists and other professionals
Encourage communication, language development and social interaction
Support emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing
Promote independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCo and wider staff team
Contribute to monitoring progress and maintaining relevant records
We are a supportive and inclusive primary school that values every child as an individual. We are committed to providing high-quality education and pastoral care, ensuring all pupils feel safe, respected and able to achieve their full potential.
Our staff work collaboratively and are passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and high standards. The school benefits from a calm learning environment, strong leadership and a positive, nurturing ethos.
What We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive staff team
Strong SEN support and guidance
Opportunities to work closely with experienced professionals
A rewarding role making a real difference to a child’s learning and development
A well-resourced and caring school environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience supporting children with SEND (particularly speech and language needs)
Be patient, calm and empathetic
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Be committed to inclusion and child-centred practice
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie at davie@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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