Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s educational journey?
Zest Education are proud to be recruiting for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and supportive primary school based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with children who have special educational needs – you will work to provide tailored support that enables them to thrive both academically and socially.
Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one support to children with special educational needs.
* Work in line with pupil passports, support plans and EHCPs, ensuring that reasonable adjustments are understood and applied effectively.
* Help to manage classroom behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
* Encourage the child’s independence and confidence through effective About the School
This primary school in Nuneaton has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where every child is valued as an individual. Rated highly by Ofsted, the school is recognised for its inclusive ethos and commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. Staff describe the environment as friendly, collaborative and rewarding, making it an excellent place to grow your skills and feel part of a team that genuinely makes a difference.
Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting children with SEN (either in a school or care setting).
* A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
* Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
* Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting children with additional needs.
* Relevant qualifications in childcare, education or SEN support (desirable but not essential).
Why Choose Zest Education?
At Zest, we take pride in building lasting relationships with both our schools and candidates. When you work with us, you’ll receive personalised support, honest advice, and access to rewarding opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. Our friendly team are education specialists who truly care about helping you succeed.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more contact Harleigh at Zest Education 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