SEND Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Norton Canes area. This full‑time role begins in September and will run for at least one term, with the possibility of extension.

You will be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including those with EHCPs, and we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH, and Autism.

SEND Teaching Assistants play a vital role in the classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher while also using your own initiative to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children you support.

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary setting
• Experience working in a friendly, busy school environment
• Strong understanding of SEN needs and how to support them
• Level 2 qualification in playwork/childcare (or equivalent)
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• A compassionate understanding of the emotional, social and learning needs of children with SEND
• Motivation to support children with additional needs and help them build confidence

Explore SEN support strategies or autism‑friendly approaches to deepen your practice.

Personal Qualities

You should be:

• Calm, patient and an excellent listener
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly yet firm, with the ability to relate to a wide range of personalities
• Confident using your initiative
• Willing to take direction and follow guidance
• Knowledgeable about behaviour management strategies
• A strong team player

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Supportive consultants who understand SEND
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for extension
• Clear communication and ongoing support throughout your placement

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo 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.

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