Teaching Assistant Position at a Special Educational Needs School in Walsall
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs?
We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-established special educational needs school in Walsall.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Walsall
Start Date: October 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
About the School:
This school is a reputable primary institution that focuses on fostering independence, respect, and confidence in all our students. We cater to children aged 5-11 with Autism (ASC) and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
Requirements:
– Motivation to work with young people with complex needs
– Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and resilient
– Ability to work well in a team
– Effective communication skills
– Willingness to learn and support students facing various difficulties
Key Responsibilities:
– Create a safe and nurturing environment for students to thrive and develop independence
– Embrace and promote diversity within the school community
– Safeguard all children and provide support tailored to their individual needs
– Assist in facilitating the learning process for students
– Adhere to school policies and procedures for accurate recording and reporting
Join our team and be part of an inclusive educational environment that values every child’s unique journey. Full training and support will be provided to the ideal candidate.
Apply now to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Steph at steph@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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