Teaching Assistant – Full Time | Harborne, Birmingham | Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a thriving Church of England primary school in Harborne to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant for a full-time role.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and nurturing school environment that places the wellbeing and development of its children at the centre of everything it does. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential – both academically and personally.
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support for two children with additional needs on the junior site. The role involves supporting children with challenging behavioural needs, helping them to remain focused in class, engage with learning, and manage their emotions in a positive way.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual support strategies.
Building positive, trusting relationships with the children you are supporting.
Supporting with transitions and ensuring a calm, safe learning environment.
Promoting independence and social interaction within the classroom.
Providing feedback and observations to staff and external professionals as required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Relevant NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification
Previous experience working with children with additional and/or behavioural needs.
A calm, patient, and empathetic nature.
The ability to remain consistent, fair, and positive when faced with challenges.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
A genuine passion for supporting children to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their career working in SEND support or for someone with experience who is looking for a fulfilling and rewarding role within a lovely school community.
If you’re ready to make a difference and support pupils who need your guidance the most, we’d love to hear from you. 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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