Full-Time Teaching Assistant
1:1 Support | Harborne | September 2025 Start
Are you a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey? Zest Education is proud to be working alongside a highly regarded Junior and Infants school in the Harborne area to recruit a dedicated full-time TA to provide 1:1 support for a child with ADHD and behavioural needs.
About the Role:
Starting as soon as possible in September 2025, this is a long-term, full-time opportunity to work within a school renowned for its inclusive ethos and outstanding academic achievements. You will be working closely with a child who requires consistent support to maintain focus, manage behaviour, and thrive in a structured classroom environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident, compassionate, and committed to encouraging positive change in a pupil’s day-to-day school life.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Providing 1:1 support for a child with ADHD and behavioural challenges
Promoting positive behaviour strategies and helping the child stay engaged with learning
Building a trusting relationship that nurtures the pupil’s confidence and emotional development
Working closely with class teachers and the SEND team to implement tailored support plans
What We’re Looking For:
Level 3 qualification (or above) in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent – this is essential
Experience working with children with SEND
A calm, patient and adaptable approach to learning support
Full availability for the duration of the assignment
Why Join This School?
A vibrant, well-resourced learning environment with high expectations for all children
Supportive leadership and SEND teams
A genuinely welcoming and inclusive culture
Excellent professional development opportunities through Zest Education
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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