1:1 Teaching Assistant Job – Primary School in Shard End, Birmingham | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role in a Birmingham primary school? A friendly and inclusive Primary School in Shard End is seeking a passionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for SEND support, child development and primary education to make a meaningful difference every day. The school is looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic individual who can help build confidence, encourage independence and support a child both academically and emotionally.

If you are searching for:

• Teaching Assistant jobs in Birmingham
• 1:1 Teaching Assistant roles
• Full-time Teaching Assistant jobs in Shard End

…this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Details

Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Shard End, Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

About This Primary School Teaching Assistant Role

This welcoming Birmingham primary school prides itself on creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting a child with additional learning needs throughout the school day. You will work closely with teachers, SEND staff and parents to provide consistent, personalised support that enables the pupil to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities of the 1:1 Teaching Assistant

As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, your duties will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs
• Supporting classroom learning and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging social, emotional and academic development through positive reinforcement
• Helping the child build confidence, independence and communication skills
• Assisting the class teacher with engaging and accessible learning activities
• Implementing strategies to remove barriers to learning and improve pupil progress
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs and parents to ensure consistent support
• Promoting a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

This rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships and supporting children to achieve their potential.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Support Assistant is desirable
• A patient, caring and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to use initiative and adapt to different situations
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• A childcare, education or SEND-related qualification is beneficial but not essential

Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and individuals with relevant childcare or youth work experience.

Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Job in Birmingham?

• Full-time opportunity with an immediate start
• Supportive school leadership and welcoming staff team
• Excellent experience working within a primary school SEND setting
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on a child’s education and wellbeing
• Positive and inclusive school environment focused on pupil success

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chloe at chloe@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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