Teaching Assistant

Location: Handsworth

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a supportive Teaching Assistant to start immediately. This Teaching Assistant position will involve working with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and associated learning challenges. The successful Teaching Assistant will help create an inclusive and positive learning experience, supporting pupils to achieve both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with autism, SEMH needs, and additional learning difficulties.
• Help implement individual education and behaviour support plans.
• Adapt resources and classroom activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and independence in learning.
• Support pupils in developing communication, social, and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide consistent support.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, SEMH, or complex needs.
• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A team-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Motivation to succeed as a Teaching Assistant and make a lasting difference in pupils’ lives.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people.
• Supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a specialist educational setting.

To apply, email Chris at [email removed] or use the ‘apply for job’ button.

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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