SEND Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant on behalf of a primary school in Tamworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school that places children at the centre of everything it does. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until August 2027, with 30 hours per week during term time only.

About the School

This well-established primary school is known for its strong sense of community and inclusive ethos. Staff are passionate about ensuring every child receives the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The school is part of a successful Multi Academy Trust and offers a collaborative environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop professionally. With children at the heart of every decision, the school prides itself on creating a positive culture where both pupils and staff can flourish.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher in delivering an engaging and challenging curriculum while helping to ensure all pupils can access learning successfully.

You will work with children who require additional support, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and promoting inclusion at all times. The role requires someone who is patient, nurturing, and passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND needs within the classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence, and engagement with learning.
• Help create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of learning resources.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to high standards and inclusion for all.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children in a school, childcare, or support setting.
• Be passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Have a nurturing and patient approach.
• Be committed to inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Share the school’s child-centred values and commitment to excellence.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant job in Tamworth and are passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this exciting opportunity within a supportive and inclusive primary school community.

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