SEND Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Swadlincote from September. This is a full-time, ongoing position supporting pupils within the school’s SEND provision.

The provision caters for children of mixed primary ages, creating a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The school is looking for a committed individual who can provide the consistency, encouragement, and support that pupils need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of a supportive team within the school’s specialist provision, helping pupils access learning in a structured and positive environment. The children benefit from familiar routines, strong relationships, and consistent support from staff, making reliability and commitment key qualities for this role.

This position would suit candidates with experience in SEND, learning support, care work, youth work, or primary education who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning and educational needs.
• Work with children of mixed primary school ages within the SEND provision.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils with both academic and social development.
• Work closely with teachers and SEND staff to deliver targeted interventions and support.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• Be patient, caring, and resilient.
• Understand the importance of routine and consistency for children with additional needs.
• Be able to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to providing long-term support and continuity for pupils.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we are committed to connecting talented education professionals with schools where they can make a real impact.

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Access to a wide range of education vacancies.
• Simple and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding full-time SEND Teaching Assistant job in Swadlincote and are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

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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