SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role? Zest Education is recruiting on behalf of supportive schools across Coventry. These schools are seeking dedicated individuals who can provide high-quality support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. You will help them engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Furthermore, you will work closely with teaching staff to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

The Role

• Support pupils with SEND in the classroom
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
• Encourage engagement and participation in lessons
• Implement learning and behaviour support strategies
• Promote independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEND within a school setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A proactive attitude towards supporting learning
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence is desirable

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, safeguarding is our highest priority. We work closely with schools across Coventry and take pride in matching talented support staff with rewarding opportunities. In addition, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement. You’ll also gain access to a range of local roles and benefit from a straightforward registration process.

If you have classroom-based SEND experience and want to make a meaningful difference to young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Zest Education and take the next step in your education career.

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