Part-Time Teaching Assistant

A supportive Kenilworth primary school is looking for a part‑time SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role suits someone who brings strong classroom experience, a calm approach and genuine enthusiasm for helping pupils with additional needs. Because the school needs someone who can step in quickly, classroom experience is essential and SEND knowledge is highly desirable.

Additionally, you’ll work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support pupils who benefit from structure, clear routines and personalised guidance. You’ll help deliver targeted activities, encourage independence and create a safe, steady environment where every child feels included. Ideally, you’ll be qualified and able to drive, as this supports flexibility across the school and wider area.

Key Responsibilities of a Part-Time Teaching Assistant

• Support SEND pupils through structured routines and targeted activities
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to build confidence and engagement
• Assist with classroom learning and help maintain a calm, organised environment
• Use positive behaviour strategies to promote consistency and wellbeing
• Prepare resources and help keep learning spaces purposeful and tidy
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and wider school teams

What We’re Looking For

• Classroom experience (essential)
• Ideally Level 2/3 qualified
• Ideally able to drive
• Strong interest in SEND support
• Part‑time availability
• Calm, proactive and confident working with varied needs

Why Choose Zest

Choosing Zest means choosing an agency that genuinely supports your development. As an APSCo+ accredited agency, we follow the highest standards in safeguarding and vetting. We work closely with several schools in and around Kenilworth, giving you access to roles that match your strengths, preferences and long‑term goals.

We take time to understand what you want, then match you with positions tailored to your experience and ambitions. With personalised guidance, clear communication and ongoing support, you’ll always feel valued and confident in your next step.

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