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Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Resource Base (Kings Heath, Birmingham)

Start Date: January 2026 (Long-Term)
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:25am – 3:45pm | Friday: 8:25am – 1:30pm
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Zest Education, a leading education recruitment agency across the Midlands, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This is a full-time, long-term role starting January 2026.

About the Role

You will work within a specialist resource base, supporting a small group of up to 12 pupils with diverse needs, including:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
  • Physical disabilities

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide tailored support to pupils within the resource base
  • Assist in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the national curriculum
  • Build strong, positive relationships to support emotional wellbeing and development
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a safe, structured learning environment
  • Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant childcare or education qualification
  • Proven experience supporting children with additional needs
  • Compassionate, patient, and proactive approach
  • Strong understanding of the national curriculum and adaptive teaching strategies
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • PFA (Paediatric First Aid) training is desirable but not essential

Why Join Zest Education?

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to high-quality roles across the Midlands
  • Competitive pay and ongoing CPD opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives

Apply Today
If you’re ready to start a fulfilling role in January 2026, email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘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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