Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | Start Date: September 2026 | Pay: Starting at £93 per day | SEND School
A supportive SEND school in Coventry now seeks a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a full‑time September start. As you begin this role, you take an active position in the classroom and provide focused support for a pupil with additional needs. You work closely with the class teacher and help create a calm, structured and encouraging learning environment. Moreover, you guide the pupil through daily tasks and help them build confidence, independence and emotional stability. Additionally, you support positive behaviour and ensure the pupil feels safe, understood and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
* 1:1 SEND support for a pupil with complex needs
* Daily routines that promote structure and consistency
* Positive behaviour to strengthen emotional development
* Adapted learning that helps the pupil access lessons
* Team collaboration with teachers and SEND staff
What We’re Looking For
* SEND experience in a school or support setting
* Strong communication with pupils and staff
* Calm approach during challenging moments
* Reliable work ethic in busy SEND environments
* Full‑time availability from September
* Interest in Coventry SEND roles
Why Choose Zest
At Zest, we focus on your confidence and long‑term development. We learn your strengths and match you with roles that genuinely suit your experience. Furthermore, we stay connected throughout each placement and offer clear guidance whenever you need support. Ultimately, we help you feel valued, prepared and ready for success in SEND education.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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Salary description
£93.00 - £95.00 per day