Primary Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant with SEN experience to join a welcoming Newcastle-under-Lyme school on a long-term basis. You will support pupils across the primary range, deliver tailored support for SEND needs, and work closely with teachers to promote inclusive learning and social development.

Ideal candidates have recent school-based experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, adaptable approach to helping children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs.
• Experience in school, childcare or youth support setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 learning activities.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and pupil engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCO and other professionals to implement learning and support plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where required.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Behaviour support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant with SEN Experience - Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity
93- 97 per day

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young learners.

The successful candidate will provide classroom support across the primary age range, working closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access learning, build confidence and thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 learning activities.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and pupil engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCO and other professionals to implement learning and support plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where required.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare or youth support setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed both academically and personally.

Why Join Through Zest Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to a variety of long-term and permanent positions.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.

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.