Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs at a welcoming and inclusive school in Northfield.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children reach their full potential and creating a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Help implement and monitor individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and social development.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, or SEMH.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare, education, or special educational needs.
• Team Teach, Makaton, or personal care experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive leadership and friendly staff team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives.
• Potential for permanent employment opportunities.

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