A well-regarded special educational needs school in Oldbury, Birmingham is looking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant to join the team from September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with diverse and complex needs in a nurturing and structured setting.
The successful teaching assistant will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to assist pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development. You will be expected to offer individual and small-group support, contribute to the implementation of education and health care plans, and help maintain a calm and focused classroom environment.
We are seeking a teaching assistant who is dependable, flexible, and understands the importance of consistency and routine for children with special needs. Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging attitude are essential to building positive relationships and supporting progress.
This position would suit someone with experience in an SEN setting or an individual looking to begin a career in special education. As a teaching assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring that each pupil feels safe, supported, and valued throughout their school day.
Becoming a teaching assistant in our school means joining a committed and compassionate team that works together to provide the very best outcomes for every child.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chris at chris@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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