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Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking a meaningful role supporting a child with additional needs? We’re working with a two-form entry mainstream primary school in Rednal, currently on an upward trajectory under new leadership that began in September 2024. They’re looking for a committed full-time 1:1 TA for a Year 2 child who is non-verbal. This position runs for the full academic year (September 2025–July 2026), with strong potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.
You’ll be providing bespoke support, focusing on communication engagement, curriculum access, and emotional well-being. Working within a team of teachers, SENCO specialists, and external professionals, you’ll co-create and deliver personalised strategies such as visual aids, Makaton, and sensory breaks. A key part of your responsibilities will be assisting the child regulate emotions throughout the school day in a kind, respectful, and inclusive environment.
To excel in this role, you’ll need an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification and ideally have previous experience working with non-verbal children. You should be patient, empathetic, intuitive, and ready to adapt to the child’s evolving needs. An enhanced DBS check and two professional references are essential. Whether you’re confident in employing communication strategies or skilled in nurturing emotional regulation, your dedication will be vital.
The school is a supportive, two-form entry setting serving a diverse local community in South Birmingham. Since the appointment of a new headteacher in September 2024, the school has shown noticeable improvement in outcomes and classroom engagement . Staff and leadership are united in their goal to elevate the school’s performance further, creating a welcoming and enthusiastic environment for both pupils and staff.
You’ll benefit from consistent agency backing, including a trial day, comprehensive induction, and access to ongoing professional development. You’ll build a sustained relationship with the child, enhancing your impact across the school year—and for exceptional candidates, the role may evolve into a permanent position.
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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Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.
With over 50 years’ of dedicated education recruitment experience, we understand everything that you go through on a daily basis when working in schools, nurseries and other provisions.
We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.