Are you a caring and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Zest education are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and inclusive primary school in Erdington from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. You’ll help to remove barriers to learning, encourage independence, and make a real difference to children’s everyday experiences at school.
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, both in class and through targeted interventions
Assisting in the implementation of EHCP targets and behaviour plans
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent support
Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
Has experience working with children with SEND, ideally in a primary school setting
Is patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting all learners
Has strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at sarah@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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