SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Stafford

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Stafford

Zest Education is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Stafford. This full‑time role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with:

• Autism (ASC)
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Communication and sensory needs
• Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group classroom support
• Helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and independence
• Assisting teachers with tailored learning activities
• Supporting sensory and therapeutic interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

This position offers a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young learners.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Strong patience, empathy, and resilience
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• A calm, proactive approach to behaviour management
• A genuine passion for supporting SEN pupils

Experience with autism, complex needs, or non‑verbal communication approaches (e.g. PECs, Makaton) is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Zest Education?

• Full‑time, long‑term role within a supportive SEN school
• Welcoming staff and excellent on‑site support
• Opportunity to grow your skills within a specialised environment
• A chance to make a lasting positive impact on children with additional needs
• Competitive pay and ongoing guidance from your dedicated consultant

Hours & Location

• Full time: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Location: Stafford

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