Part time TA

Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – ASD) – Bournville

Location: Bournville, Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, Mornings only (until 1:15pm)
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a wonderful 1-form entry primary school in the Bournville area, as we recruit for a dedicated and hardworking Teaching Assistant to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on a 1:1 basis within a Year 2 classroom.

About the Role:

This is a part-time, mornings-only position, ideal for someone looking for consistent hours while making a meaningful impact. The successful candidate will work closely with the classroom teacher to support a pupil who requires structure, patience, and a nurturing presence to help manage behaviour and stay focused throughout the morning.

The child responds best to adults who are calm, consistent, and reliable, with a firm but supportive approach. Building trust and rapport will be key to helping them thrive in the school environment.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning or a relevant childcare qualification

• Prior experience working with children with ASD or additional needs

• A calm, patient, and resilient nature

• Commitment to the full duration of the role

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals

The School:

• A welcoming, 1-form entry primary school with a strong community ethos

• Excellent outdoor play and learning facilities

• Ample on-site parking

• Supportive leadership and staff team

Why Zest Education?

• We’re the Midlands’ fastest growing education agency

• Dedicated, experienced consultants who put people first

• Competitive daily rates and long-term placements that match your skills

If you are a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you!  Please send your updated CV to charlie@zesteducation.co.uk and one of the team will be in touch

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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