Teaching Assistant – ASD

Location: Walsall, West Midlands Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full Time, Monday–Friday Role Type: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (ASD) Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you looking for a full‑time 1:1 role in Walsall starting January 2026? This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward‑thinking primary school.

⭐ About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and patient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ASD on a full‑time basis. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to provide tailored support that helps the pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

⭐ Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD throughout the school day
• Implement personalised learning strategies and behaviour support plans
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN specialists, and parents
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Support classroom activities and small‑group interventions when required

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with ASD or additional learning needs
• A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, SEN training) are desirable but not essential
• Commitment to full‑time work, Monday to Friday

⭐ Why Apply?

• Long‑term, stable role starting January 2026
• Supportive school with excellent SEN provision
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s development
• Professional development and SEN training opportunities

Are you ready to step into a role that genuinely transforms lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, forward-thinking school where every day brings new chances to inspire, support, and make meaningful connections. As a Teaching Assistant specialising in ASD, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping young people thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. If you’re passionate, patient, and eager to make a real impact, you may find this role is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Zest Education is proud to be recruiting for a dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant to begin in January 2026, working full-time, Monday to

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@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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