Teaching Assistant

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a supportive Teaching Assistant to start immediately. This Teaching Assistant position will involve working with children aged 4 to 11 who have a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication and interaction needs, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Many pupils require additional support to develop their independence, communication skills, confidence, and ability to access learning successfully.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
• Help implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Adapt classroom resources and activities to meet a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports, and structured learning approaches to support pupil engagement.
• Support pupils in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation across both academic and practical learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to ensure pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and supporting them to develop the skills they need to thrive both in school and within their wider community.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, learning difficulties, or communication needs.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to learn.
• An understanding of the importance of consistency, routine, and positive behaviour support.
• Motivation to succeed as a Teaching Assistant and make a lasting difference in pupils' lives.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
• Supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a specialist educational setting.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sutton Coldfield, we'd love to hear from you.

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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