Teaching Assistant

Zest Education are working with a busy special educational needs school located in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant.

The hours of work will be from Monday-Friday, 8:30-15:30. This role is due to begin as soon as possible and will continue on a long term basis.

This inclusive school caters to students aged 11-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to these students, helping them develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy, and independent lives.

We welcome applications from Teaching Assistants, support workers, and individuals with experience working with adults with special educational needs. Your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all pupils is essential, along with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher, assisting students with their work and supporting positive behaviour. Building strong relationships with students, acting as a role model, and addressing individual needs will be key responsibilities.

If you are eager to learn, dedicated to supporting students with additional needs, and thrive in a school environment focused on inclusivity and growth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. Join Zest Education in shaping a brighter future for these exceptional students.

If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Steph 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).