SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday-Friday, between 08:30-15:30
Contract: Term-time (both full- and part-time opportunities)

About the School

Join a large, inclusive special school in Lichfield supporting pupils aged 11-19 who hold Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) for moderate to severe learning difficulties and disabilities. The school follow a broad, ambitious curriculum tailored to each student's cognitive and development stages focusing on academic, vocational, social, and personal skill growth.

Core approach emphasises:

* Kindness, Engagement, Resilience & Courage in promoting positive behaviour

* Preparing students for adulthood through vocational pathways and enrichment opportunities

* A calm, nurturing environment underpinned by strong staff pupil relationships

Role Description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Support the delivery of adaptive, engaging lessons across the school's Explore, Extend, or Excel curriculum pathways

* Provide 1:1 or small-group support tailored to EHCP outcomes

* Help manage behaviour using positive, proactive strategies

* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver a holistic educational experience

* Assist with classroom preparation, resource management, and pupil progress monitoring

We're Looking For Someone Who:

* Has a supportive, patient and enthusiastic approach

* Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills

* Has experience (or a keen interest) in working with young people with SEN

* Is committed to inclusive education and fostering resilience and readiness for life

* Has a willingness to learn training and professional development are strongly supported

What We Offer:

* A supportive and well-resourced school environment with small class sizes

* Professional development and CPD opportunities aligned with best SEND practices

* A chance to make a real difference in students' learning, independence, and well-being

Additional Details:

* Roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

* All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to a culture of respect, engagement, resilience and kindness

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more contact Steph 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