Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Year 4 (Solihull)
Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting a Full-Time Teaching Assistant for a busy and thriving school in Solihull. This exciting opportunity will involve providing 1-1 support for a child with additional needs in a Year 4 class, specifically focusing on supporting a child with global delay and ADHD. The role is perfect for a teaching assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1-1 support to a child with global delay and ADHD, ensuring they are able to fully engage with the curriculum and classroom activities
Work closely with the class teacher to adapt and differentiate resources to meet the child’s individual learning needs
Support the child’s social and emotional development, helping to foster positive behaviour, increase confidence, and build self-esteem
Assist in monitoring the child’s progress and help implement personalised strategies in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Create a supportive and inclusive environment within the classroom, promoting interaction and participation with peers
The Ideal Candidate:
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is essential
A solid understanding of working with children with global delay and ADHD, including knowledge of appropriate strategies and interventions
Compassionate, patient, and adaptable with a genuine passion for supporting children’s development
Strong communication skills, able to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
Experience in working within a busy, fast-paced school environment is an advantage
Proactive and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing needs throughout the school day
Why This Role?
Thriving School Community: Join a vibrant and inclusive school environment that focuses on the individual needs of every child
Ongoing Professional Development: Access to regular training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and progress in your career
Make a Difference: Be part of a child’s educational journey and help them overcome challenges to achieve their potential
Collaborative Team: Work alongside a supportive and experienced teaching team committed to providing the best learning experiences for every child
If you are experienced in supporting children with additional needs, specifically global delay and ADHD, and are looking to make a real impact in a school that values inclusion and development, this could be the ideal role for you!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘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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