Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

 

SEN Support | Inclusive SEN School | Lichfield
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire

Contract: Full‑Time
Start Date: September 2026
Role Type: SEN Teaching Assistant / Classroom Support

Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive in a nurturing and inclusive school environment? Our welcoming SEN school in Lichfield is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across small groups and classroom settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children who need tailored support, encouragement, and care each day.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the class teacher and helping children reach their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing supportive, engaging assistance to small groups of SEN pupils
• Helping create an inclusive, positive classroom environment
• Supporting the class teacher with tailored learning activities and resources
• Assisting children with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and participation
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN specialists, and support staff

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and passionate about supporting children with SEN
• Able to adapt approaches to meet differing needs
• Confident in supporting small groups of learners
• A strong communicator and a supportive team player
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to the wellbeing of every pupil
• Experience in SEN education is desirable but not essential for the right candidate

What We Offer

• A warm, inclusive school community
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to grow within SEN education
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• Competitive pay based on experience

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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