Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Resource Base Teaching Assistant – Full Time | South Birmingham | Immediate Start

Are you a passionate and experienced Resource Base Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity to make a real impact? Zest Education is recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist resource base in a friendly and inclusive primary school in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This position is available immediately and will continue on a long-term basis until summer 2026.

About the Role:

This is a highly rewarding role supporting children with high additional needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, and physical disabilities. As a Resource Base TA, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop key life skills, and thrive in a nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support within the school’s resource base

• Supporting pupils with personal care, including toileting and hygiene needs

• Assisting the class teacher with tailored interventions and daily routines

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including SENCOs and external professionals

Candidate Requirements:

To be considered for this Resource Base Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification

• Proven experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school or resource base setting

• A strong understanding of complex needs, EHCPs, and inclusive learning strategies

• Confidence and willingness to support personal care routines

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

About the School:

The school is located in Kings Heath and is known for its inclusive ethos and strong commitment to SEN provision. The on-site resource base offers a structured and supportive environment designed to meet the needs of children with EHCPs. Staff are welcoming, and collaboration across the school is highly valued.

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education is a trusted education recruitment agency working closely with primary and SEN schools across the West Midlands. We provide:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your experience and goals

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Long-term roles offering consistency and career development

• Full support throughout your placement

Apply Now

If you’re a qualified and compassionate Resource Base Teaching Assistant ready to support children with high additional needs in a full-time, long-term role, we want to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and start making a meaningful difference in the classroom.

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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