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  • Primary
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham
  • £90 - £100 per day
  • Job Area: Rednal

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Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Rednal – February 2026 Start | Full‑Time Role Supporting SEND Pupils

Zest Education is seeking a caring, motivated, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Rednal from February 2026 onwards. This full-time position offers the rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact by providing one-to-one support for a child with additional needs, helping them progress both academically and emotionally.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

  • Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD, SEMH, and additional learning needs.
  • Help the child access learning, build confidence, and develop positive social and communication skills.
  • Assist with personal care, when required, ensuring dignity, safety, and consistent support.
  • Build strong working relationships with teachers, SENCOs, and wider staff.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers to ensure continuity of care and progress.

The school is known for its supportive ethos, collaborative environment, and commitment to inclusive education.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

  • Holds an NVQ Level 3 qualification or above (essential).
  • Has relevant and recent experience supporting children with additional needs—references must be provided.
  • Is compassionate, patient, and able to build trust with pupils who may require additional emotional or behavioural support.
  • Is adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
  • Demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting children’s development and helping them thrive.

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
  • Access to a strong network of schools across the West Midlands.
  • Competitive weekly pay, paid promptly.
  • Opportunities for long-term work and future career progression in SEND and mainstream education.

Apply Today

If you are a nurturing and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role from February 2026 onwards, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘apply for job’ at the top of this 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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Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

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  • Primary
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham
  • £90 - £100 per day
  • Job Area: Rednal

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