SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Rugeley (Start January 2025)

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire

Start Date: April 2026

Contract Type: Ongoing Supply (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Flexible Days Available)

Are you a passionate and caring SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in education? We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join a welcoming SEND school in Rugeley
, starting January 2025
.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time hours, we can offer flexible working arrangements to fit around your schedule.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant
, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to help pupils reach their individual goals.
• Assist with classroom activities, behaviour support, and personal care when required.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable (but not essential).
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working - choose the days that suit you!
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly, inclusive SEND school with fantastic staff and pupils.

Our partner school in Rugeley, Staffordshire
, is a specialist setting that provides exceptional education and care for children with additional learning needs. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every pupil can thrive.

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.