Full Time Teaching Assistant – Year 2

Full Time Teaching Assistant – Year 2

Zest Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate qualified Teaching Assistant to work full time in a welcoming primary school in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a TA who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, particularly ADHD and Autism (ASC).

About the Role

Position: Full Time Teaching Assistant Year Group: Year 2 (KS1) Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Length: Until the end of the academic year Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

You will be working within the classroom, providing targeted 1:1 support for a child with ADHD and Autism, while also contributing to the wider learning environment. The role requires consistency, patience, and a nurturing approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and in-class support for a child with ADHD and Autism
• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Help implement individual education strategies and behaviour plans
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 essential)
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEND TA
• Experience supporting children with ADHD and/or Autism (desirable)
• Ability to commit to a full-time role until the end of the academic year
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Zest Education?

• Access to long-term, full-time roles in supportive schools
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience
• A trusted education recruitment agency with strong local partnerships

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in Wolverhampton, and you are passionate about supporting children with ADHD and Autism in a primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Caitlin at Caitlin@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 include a relevant TA qualification and recent school-based or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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