Teaching Assistant

Harborne | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start Available

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and highly regarded Church of England primary school in Harborne for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Year 3 classroom. This is a full-time, long-term position, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and nurturing individual who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider school team to support three pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop positive relationships and thrive within the classroom environment.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support to children with Autism and ADHD within a Year 3 classroom.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Deliver interventions and personalised learning activities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement support strategies.
• Help children develop emotional regulation skills and positive behaviours.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to flourish both academically and personally.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
• Has previous SEND experience within a school or educational setting.
• Can confidently support children with varying needs and learning styles.
• Remains calm, patient and proactive when managing challenging behaviour and can successfully de-escalate situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and can effectively support multiple pupils within the same classroom.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• Is self-motivated, resilient and committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering EHCP targets or other specialist support plans.
• Knowledge of emotional regulation strategies and supporting dysregulated learners.
• Experience delivering intervention programmes.
• Previous experience supporting SEND pupils in Key Stage 2.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or school-based training.

About the School

This well-respected Church of England primary school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team and commitment to ensuring every child succeeds. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, engaging environment where pupils feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best.

Requirements

• Available to work full-time, five days per week.
• Committed to a long-term role, ideally until July 2027.
• Able to travel to Harborne daily.
• Willing to participate in an initial discussion with the school’s SENDCo.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Autism Support Worker or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive Harborne primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this fantastic long-term SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity.