Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is looking for a committed and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a warm and supportive primary school in Frankley from Easter 2026. This full‑time role is based within a Year 2 classroom, working 1:1 with a child who has high behavioural needs and ASD, providing tailored support to help them feel safe, understood and able to learn.

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you will:

• Offer consistent 1:1 support to a child with additional behavioural and communication needs.
• Use patience, positivity and structure to help the pupil regulate, focus and engage with learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team to deliver effective strategies and personalised interventions.
• Create a calm, nurturing environment that helps the child build confidence, develop social skills and achieve small but meaningful milestones.
• Support the child through emotional regulation, transitions, routines and safe behaviour choices.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) – essential.
• Experienced in supporting children with ASD, behavioural needs or challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, empathetic and consistent in your approach.
• Skilled at using de‑escalation strategies, positive reinforcement and structured routines.
• Able to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with the school’s SEND team.
• Calm, patient and genuinely passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Teaching Assistant who thrives in a hands‑on, pupil‑focused environment. You’ll be part of a caring school community where staff work together to support children with diverse needs and help every learner feel included and valued. If you enjoy making a real difference and are looking for a long‑term role that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding, this position could be ideal for you.

How to Apply

If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready to take on this fulfilling 1:1 support role, 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.