At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Zest Education, a trusted agency dedicated to matching talent with rewarding roles.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive ongoing support, and access various opportunities across the Midlands.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for temporary supply work and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for supporting learning are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Zest Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Handsworth that is seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team as soon as possible. This vibrant primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access the curriculum, develop confidence, and thrive both academically and socially.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and learning needs
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children in a school setting
- Experience supporting children with SEND is essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
- Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
Why Work with Zest Education?
At Zest Education, safeguarding and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted education recruitment agency, we take pride in matching talented education professionals with roles that suit their skills, experience, and career aspirations. You'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process, access to a variety of opportunities across the Midlands, and ongoing support from registration through to placement. 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.
SEND Teaching Assistant employer: Zest Education
Zest Education is an exceptional employer for Primary Teaching Assistants, offering a supportive and flexible work environment across Staffordshire. With competitive pay rates, a variety of assignments, and dedicated consultant support, we empower our staff to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in local schools. Join us to enjoy the benefits of professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to children's learning and development in diverse educational settings.
