Part-Time Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Telford
Zest Education – September 2026 | Ongoing Role
Key Details
- Location: Telford
- Start Date: ASAP
- Working Pattern: Opportunities to progress days
- Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Contract: Ongoing
- Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
About the RoleThis position involves providing individualised support to pupils within a Special Educational Needs classroom. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and thrive in a supportive classroom environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Offering 1:1 tailored support throughout the school day
- Assisting with learning activities and adapting resources
- Supporting emotional regulation and social development
- Helping maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure consistent progress
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Previous experience working with children OR vulnerable adults with SEND (essential)
- A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Reliability and commitment to the child’s long-term development
Why Work with Zest Education?
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing support from a friendly, specialist team
- Opportunities for professional development
- A role that makes a real impact every day
INDSEN
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.
Pay: £92.63-£110.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
