1:1 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This is a full-time opportunity starting in September, supporting a Year 5 pupil with Autism on an ongoing basis.

This rewarding role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 5 pupil with Autism, providing tailored support throughout the school day. You will play a key role in helping the child access learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships with peers and staff.

Working alongside the class teacher, SENDCO, and wider school team, you will implement strategies that support the pupil’s academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and independence.

The school is looking for someone who is patient, understanding, and able to build a positive and trusting relationship with the child.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with Autism.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Support classroom engagement and participation in lessons.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development.
• Implement SEND support strategies and routines consistently.
• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor progress and wellbeing.
• Support the pupil during transitions and throughout the school day.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Have knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning needs.
• Be patient, caring, and resilient.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be able to remain calm and adaptable when responding to pupils’ needs.
• Be committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on connecting talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Simple and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant job in Tamworth and have a passion for supporting children with Autism, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this rewarding September start opportunity supporting a Year 5 pupil within a supportive primary school.

Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at [email removed] 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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