Teaching Assistant

Bournville | Full-Time Opportunity | Mainstream Primary School

We’re working with a wonderful and welcoming primary school in the Bournville area to recruit a full time Teaching Assistant.

This is a unique chance to join a brand new SEND resource base that is being established within a successful mainstream primary school. The school has a strong reputation within the local community and benefits from an exceptional Senior Leadership Team, who are committed to providing outstanding support for both pupils and staff.

The resource base has been created to provide specialist support for children with additional needs whilst enabling them to remain part of the wider school community. As a result, this role offers the perfect opportunity for a passionate SEND practitioner looking to make a genuine impact from the very beginning of an exciting new provision.

The school is easily accessible, with excellent transport links from Birmingham City Centre and surrounding areas, making it an ideal location for candidates travelling by public transport or car.

The Role 📚

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Work closely with teaching staff, SEND professionals and the wider school team
• Help deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning activities
• Promote pupil independence, confidence and social development
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment

Essential Requirements 📝

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or above/equivalent)
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice and additional learning needs
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Available full time, term time only (8.15am – 3.35pm, Monday – Friday)

Why Apply? 📩

• Opportunity to join a brand new SEND resource base
• Work within a supportive and well-resourced mainstream primary school
• Outstanding leadership and supportive senior management team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Easily accessible Bournville location with great transport connections
• Chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role within an ambitious and supportive school environment.

If you are a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with proven SEND experience and are ready to be part of an exciting new chapter, we would love to hear from you.  Email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.