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  • SEN – Autism
  • SEN – SEMH
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham, Longbridge
  • £90 - £100 per day
  • Job Area: Longbridge

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1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (Autism & SEMH Support)

Full‑Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start

Are you a strong, confident and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, full‑time role where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are recruiting a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 3 pupil who has Autism, SEMH and high behavioural needs at a school in Longbridge. This position is ideal for an experienced and resilient individual who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting children with complex needs.

The Role

  • 1:1 classroom support within a Year 3 setting
  • Supporting a pupil with Autism, SEMH and high behavioural needs
  • Implementing behaviour strategies, emotional regulation techniques and personalised learning plans
  • Supporting engagement with learning and social interaction
  • Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider pastoral team
  • Providing consistency, structure and a calm, reassuring presence

This is a full‑time role continuing until the end of the academic year.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:20am – 3:35pm
  • Term time only

Commitment to the full working week is essential.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent)
  • Experienced in supporting pupils with Autism and/or SEMH
  • Confident in managing challenging behaviour positively and professionally
  • Calm, patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
  • Consistent, reliable and fully committed to a long‑term role
  • Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children
  • Passionate about making a lasting impact

Experience in a 1:1 or SEN support role is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

  • Make a real difference to a child’s education and emotional wellbeing
  • Work in a supportive primary school environment
  • Full‑time consistency with clear daily hours
  • Ongoing support and guidance through Zest Education
  • A rewarding opportunity suited to skilled SEN professionals

Application Process

This role is being recruited exclusively through Zest Education.

If you are a strong, committed Teaching Assistant ready for a meaningful challenge and can commit until the end of the academic year, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now via Zest Education to take the next step in your SEN support career.

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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Job Details

  • SEN – Autism
  • SEN – SEMH
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham, Longbridge
  • £90 - £100 per day
  • Job Area: Longbridge

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