Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham
Hours: 1 day per week (ongoing, every Tuesday)
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Zest Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Kings Heath area to recruit a Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated on-site resource base, supporting a small group of children with a range of additional needs.

About the Role:

This rewarding opportunity involves working 1 day per week, on an ongoing basis, supporting pupils with a variety of needs including:

• Global developmental delay

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Behavioural challenges

• Personal care/toilet training

You’ll be working alongside experienced staff to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment where children can thrive. The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible, and confident in managing varied and sometimes challenging needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant childcare qualification

• Previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly in a small group or 1:1 setting

• A calm, compassionate and proactive approach

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow individual support plans

• Commitment to making a positive difference to pupils’ progress and wellbeing

About the School:

• Located in Kings Heath, with excellent staff support and a strong inclusive ethos

• A dedicated resource base with tailored resources and smaller class sizes

• Emphasis on staff collaboration and professional development

Why Zest Education?

• We’re the Midlands’ fastest growing education agency

• We offer tailored, long-term roles that match your skills and availability

• Dedicated consultants who support you every step of the way

If you’re an experienced and compassionate TA looking for a meaningful, part-time opportunity, 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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