Zest Education is currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with special educational needs at a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This full-time role is available for an immediate start and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and development.
This inclusive and nurturing primary school in Tamworth prides itself on its strong sense of community, high standards of care, and commitment to every child’s individual journey. With a dedicated team and a positive learning environment, the school provides excellent support for children with additional needs, enabling them to thrive both socially and academically.
You will be working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 3 child who has autism, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and participate in daily school life. The role involves close collaboration with the class teacher and SENCo, using consistent strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and engagement in learning.
📍 Tamworth
🕒 Full-Time | Monday to Friday
📅 Start: ASAP
📌 Potential for permanent placement
Full-time role: Monday to Friday
Immediate start
Supporting a Year 3 child with autism (1:1 role)
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate
Location: Tamworth
Experience working with children with SEN is essential – particularly autism
Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
Ability to follow personalised support plans and work collaboratively with staff
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
A proactive and flexible attitude
If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a child’s educational journey and work as part of a fantastic school team, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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