SEN Teaching Assistant

Join a Fantastic Primary School as a SEN Teaching Assistant  –September 2026 Start!

Zest Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our wonderful partner schools from September 2026. If you’re passionate about inspiring young learners and making a meaningful impact every day, this role could be the perfect next step in your teaching journey.

This popular primary school prides itself on living out its values and behaviours in everything they do. Pupils are encouraged to embody these principles daily, creating a positive and nurturing learning environment. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30, with part‑time options available for the right candidate.

You’ll be joining an inclusive, community‑focused school. Their recent Good Ofsted report highlighted pupils’ positive attitudes and the unwavering commitment of staff, governors, and leaders. The team is friendly, supportive, and dedicated to achieving the very best for every child.

 Why Work with Zest Education?

• Flexible working options – choose when you work
• Full‑time, part‑time, long‑term, and day‑to‑day roles available
• Opportunities to work in supportive and welcoming schools
• Experience across different year groups and settings
• Quick and straightforward start dates for successful candidates

 Requirements

• QTS, PGCE, or ECT
• Minimum 3 months’ experience in a Primary School
• A proactive, adaptable approach to teaching
• A genuine passion for inspiring and supporting young learners

 Your Role

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality lessons that ensure continuity of learning
• Use a range of teaching methods to motivate and involve pupils
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Support pupils in achieving both their academic and personal potential

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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