Part-Time Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

ZEST EDUCATION LTD · Telford, West Midlands

Part-Time Learning Support Assistant (SEN) at ZEST EDUCATION LTD, based in Telford, West Midlands. This is a part-time role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Telford, West Midlands
Contract
Part-time
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
30 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=50910

About the role

Part-Time Learning Support Assistant (SEN) – Telford Area

Start Date: September 2026 
Flexible Working Available

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive SEN school in the Telford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, and committed to helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
  • A warm, inclusive, and supportive school environment
  • Opportunity to work with experienced SEN professionals
  • Rewarding role supporting children with diverse learning needs

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with additional needs
  • Assist with learning activities and adapted curriculum tasks
  • Help maintain a positive, safe and nurturing classroom environment
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff
  • Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence and progress
  • Support emotional regulation and communication needs

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience beneficial)
  • A positive, patient and compassionate approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles
  • A willingness to learn and work as part of a team

Previous school experience is an advantage but not essential 

Key Details

  • Location: Telford area
  • Contract: Part-time
  • Start Date: September 2026
  • Hours: Flexible working available
  • Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at [email removed] 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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.

Reference: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=50910 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via ZEST EDUCATION LTD

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