SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a primary school setting? Zest Education are working with a welcoming primary school in the Kingstanding area who is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential. Working closely with class teachers and the SENDCo, you will provide both classroom and small-group support, ensuring every child receives the encouragement and guidance they need to succeed.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion within the classroom.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents to support pupil progress.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Possess strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Be patient, resilient and adaptable in their approach.
• Have experience working within a primary school classroom.
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ educational journeys.
• A rewarding role within a friendly and inclusive primary school.

If you are an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in Kingstanding, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your education career and make a positive difference in the lives of young learners.

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