Zest Education
Zest Education
Location: Northfield, Birmingham
Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Zest Education is currently recruiting for a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join a busy and thriving primary school in Northfield. This rewarding full-time role will involve providing 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive impact on a child’s educational journey and emotional development.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 3 pupil who requires additional support to access learning and manage their behaviour in the classroom environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the pupil develop positive relationships, build confidence and engage successfully with their learning. The role will require patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and consistent when responding to challenging situations.
Key responsibilities will include:
This is an incredibly rewarding position for someone who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
The school is a busy and successful primary school in Northfield with a welcoming and inclusive ethos. As part of a Multi-Academy Trust, the school benefits from excellent resources, strong professional development opportunities and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding education.
The school is entering an exciting new chapter under the leadership of a recently appointed Senior Leadership Team. They’re focused on driving improvement, raising standards and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
Staff are well supported and work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where children can thrive both academically and personally.
The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships and provide consistent support for a child with SEMH needs.
The successful candidate will:
If you are a Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant job in Northfield, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking school, gain valuable experience supporting SEMH needs and become part of a highly successful Multi-Academy Trust.
Contact Zest Education today to learn more about this exciting 1:1 Teaching Assistant vacancy in Northfield, Birmingham. 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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Zest Education
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