Zest Education is working in partnership with a small and inclusive primary school in Leicester to recruit a compassionate and experienced SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025.

This full-time role involves supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Key Stage 1 or 2, helping them access the curriculum and thrive in a supportive learning environment. The position has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role:

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Work 1:1 with a pupil who requires tailored support due to learning, emotional, or behavioural needs

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Deliver targeted interventions and adapt learning tasks under guidance from the teacher and SENCO

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Support classroom engagement, social development, and emotional regulation

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Contribute to reviews of progress and support plans

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Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive learning experience

School Overview:

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Small, community-focused primary school in Leicester

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Supportive staff and strong emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing

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Easily accessible by public transport

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On-site parking available

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A welcoming and positive working environment with the opportunity to go permanent

The Ideal Candidate:

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Experience supporting pupils with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties)

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Knowledge of effective behaviour and learning support strategies

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Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

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A calm, patient, and resilient attitude with a genuine passion for supporting children

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