Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Full Time

Rednal, Birmingham | Start Date: 3rd September | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey?

Zest Education is recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception-aged pupil at a welcoming and highly regarded infant school in Rednal, Birmingham.

This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced TA who is confident supporting children with high behavioural needs. You will play a vital role in helping the child access learning, develop positive relationships, and thrive within the school environment.

The Role

• Full-time Teaching Assistant position
• Working on a 1:1 basis with a Reception child
• Supporting learning, engagement and emotional regulation throughout the school day
• Collaborating closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support staff
• Creating a positive, nurturing and structured environment to encourage progress

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:25am – 3:40pm
• Staggered start from 3rd September

About the School

This is a well-established two-form entry Methodist infant school located in Rednal. The school has achieved a Good Ofsted rating and is recognised for its inclusive ethos, supportive staff team and commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Benefits of working at the school include:

• Good-rated and supportive school environment
• Strong leadership and experienced staff team
• Excellent facilities for both children and staff
• Inclusive and nurturing ethos
• Easily accessible location with onsite facilities

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Assistant
• Must be NVQ Level 3 qualified or above in a relevant childcare qualification
• Be confident supporting children with behavioural needs
• Have experience with, or knowledge of, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
• Demonstrate patience, consistency and resilience
• Be passionate about helping children achieve their full potential
• Work effectively as part of a team while showing initiative

Why Apply Through Zest Education?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions

If you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant ready to support a young child in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you.  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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