Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Part-Time Teaching Assistant (High Needs Support)

Druids Heath, Birmingham | Morning Hours Only | September Start

Are you an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role supporting children with additional needs?

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham. This is a morning-only position, providing vital support to pupils with a range of additional needs in a school that serves a community with significant levels of deprivation.

This role would suit a compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both academically and socially.

The Role

• Part-time Teaching Assistant position
• Morning only (8.15am – 12.20pm), Monday to Friday
• Supporting pupils with high levels of need across the school
• Working closely with class teachers, parents and the SEND team
• Assisting with emotional regulation, behaviour management and learning support
• Helping to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment

About the School

Located in Druids Heath, this inclusive primary school is committed to supporting every child to achieve their full potential. The school serves a community facing a range of social and economic challenges and has developed a strong reputation for providing exceptional support for children with additional needs.

Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the care, guidance and educational opportunities they need to thrive. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and developing positive relationships with both pupils and families.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or in a similar role
• Be confident supporting children with high behavioural and additional learning needs
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and a nurturing approach
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children from diverse backgrounds

Why Join Through Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay (pro rata)
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Access to a range of school-based roles across Birmingham
• Potential for long-term opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who benefit from additional support and encouragement every day.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding morning-only Teaching Assistant position in Druids Heath. Please send your updated CV to [email removed] and one of the team will be in touch

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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