Are you passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Zest Education is currently recruiting for a SEND primary school in Four Oaks that caters for children aged 4-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as 1:1 support.

As a SEND teaching assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting and nurturing the development of children with SLD and PMLD needs. Your responsibilities will include providing personalized assistance to students, implementing individual education plans, and promoting an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The working hours for this position are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, five days a week. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and other professionals, contributing to the overall success of the school and the progress of the students.

Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly SLD and PMLD needs, is highly desirable.
- A patient and compassionate approach to working with children.
- Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with the teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.
- A commitment to promoting an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND.

If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Ant at Zest Education or click 'apply for job' to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC 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, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum)