• SEND
  • Northfield
  • £88.92 to £95.00
  • Job Area: Northfield

Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Location: Northfield, Birmingham (B31)

We are looking for a committed teaching assistant to join a supportive SEND environment.

About the Role

  • Provide tailored support for pupils with MSI, ASD, PMLD, PD, and SLD.
  • Work with pupils individually or in small groups to boost engagement.
  • Adapt classroom resources to improve sensory access and communication.
  • Assist with personal‑care routines while promoting independence.
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and healthcare teams on IEP‑driven interventions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting SEND pupils in school or care settings.
  • A patient, calm, and adaptable approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Qualifications such as CACHE, NVQ, or TA Level 2/3 are helpful.
  • A desire to grow and develop as a teaching assistant.

To apply, email Chris at chris@zesteducation.co.uk or use the ‘apply for job’ button.

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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  • SEND
  • Northfield
  • £88.92 to £95.00
  • Job Area: Northfield

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