Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive school environment? Zest Education is currently working with a welcoming school in Warwick that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Throughout the role, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and engage successfully in the classroom. Furthermore, you will help build confidence, encourage independence, and support pupils in achieving their individual goals. In addition, you will collaborate with teachers and other support staff to ensure every learner receives the guidance they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

• Support pupils with SEND throughout the school day
• Deliver targeted 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources
• Encourage pupil participation, engagement, and confidence
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a classroom setting is essential
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is required
• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, although this is not essential
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, safeguarding is our highest priority. Furthermore, we work closely with schools across Warwickshire to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities. As a result, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career aspirations. In addition, you’ll gain access to a variety of local roles and benefit from a straightforward registration process. Most importantly, we’ll help you find a position where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

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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