Level 3 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – ADHD & SEMH)
Location: Solihull
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full Time, 8:20am – 3:40pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Zest Education, the Midlands’ leading education recruitment agency, is working closely with a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Solihull, currently seeking a committed Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join their team in a 1:1 role supporting a child with ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the Role:
This is a highly rewarding, full-time position supporting a child who requires consistent structure, emotional support, and tailored strategies to succeed within the classroom environment. The role involves working 1:1 with the pupil throughout the school day, helping them to stay focused, manage their emotions, and engage positively in their learning.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing 1:1 support throughout the day to a child with ADHD and SEMH needs
Helping the pupil manage routines, transitions, and emotional regulation
Delivering focused intervention sessions outside of the classroom where needed
Supporting the pupil to access learning in a calm, structured and consistent manner
Working alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
Using your own initiative and behaviour management strategies effectively
The Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a resilient, confident and compassionate Teaching Assistant who:
Holds a Level 3 qualification in a relevant childcare or support discipline
Has prior experience working with ADHD and/or SEMH needs in an educational setting
Understands the importance of positive relationships, patience, and consistency
Can deliver calm, firm and supportive guidance throughout the day
Is confident working independently with minimal supervision
Is committed to supporting the child’s emotional well-being as well as academic progress
About the School:
Located in Solihull, this welcoming primary school places strong emphasis on inclusion, kindness, and high expectations. The leadership team is forward-thinking and proactive in supporting both staff and pupils, with a strong focus on nurturing the whole child. The school has a proven track record of supporting children with a range of additional needs and values the vital role of 1:1 support staff in creating a safe and engaging learning environment.
Why Choose Zest Education?
Trusted by schools across the Midlands for quality educational staffing
A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your placement
Regular CPD opportunities to support your professional growth
Competitive rates of pay and weekly payments
Interested in making a real difference?
If you’re a skilled Teaching Assistant with the passion and expertise to support a child with ADHD and SEMH needs, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position or want 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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