Location: Lichfield
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
A welcoming and well‑resourced SEN school in Lichfield is seeking a compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children with diverse Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, and learning disabilities.
You will play a key role in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop essential life skills, and create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
What We’re Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with SEN
Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
Confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
Team player with strong communication skills
A genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential
Any relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Autism Awareness) is desirable but not essential.
What the School Can Offer You
A supportive, friendly, and dedicated staff team
Full-time role with consistent hours
Opportunities to progress within SEN education
A rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN
* Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning
* Help promote independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
* Support with behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
* Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing school environment
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, therapists, and parents
Why This Role Is Ideal for You
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to start a rewarding full-time role after Easter, this position offers stability, development, and the chance to positively impact young lives every day.
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
Salary description
£92.63 - £110.00 per day