Are you a nurturing and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Zest Education is proud to be working with a fantastic primary school in Balsall Heath to recruit a full-time TA to work 1:1 with a pupil requiring support with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
🏫 About the Role:
This rewarding position begins as soon as possible in September 2025 and will run on a long-term, full-time basis. You’ll be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day, helping them to manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and stay positively engaged in the classroom environment.
The school is a well-respected, inclusive junior school that plays an active role in the wider Balsall Heath community — a diverse, vibrant area of Birmingham known for its strong sense of community spirit and cultural richness.
✨ Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and ASD needs
Implement and adapt strategies to help manage emotional regulation and behaviour
Encourage social interaction, communication, and positive learning behaviours
Collaborate closely with teaching staff, the SEND team, and external professionals
Maintain a safe, supportive and consistent environment that enables the child to thrive
✅ What We’re Looking For:
NVQ Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant childcare subject – essential
Experience supporting children with additional needs, including SEMH and/or ASD
A calm, consistent and empathetic approach to support and behaviour management
Full availability for the duration of the role
🌟 Why This School?
A caring and inclusive ethos that values every child’s individuality
Strong leadership and a dedicated SEND department
A vibrant, welcoming school community that’s proud to serve its local area
Opportunities for continued professional development and growth
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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