Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs within a welcoming mainstream primary school in Erdington, Birmingham.

This rewarding role involves working closely with an individual pupil, helping them to access learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential in a supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers, SENCOs, and parents to provide consistent and effective support throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Assist the child in accessing the curriculum and participating in classroom activities.
• Support the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Implement strategies and interventions as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.
• Record and report on the pupil's progress and wellbeing.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting.
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Confidence in supporting children with additional needs.
• A proactive and flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Childcare, Teaching Assistant, or relevant educational qualifications are preferred.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are desirable.
• Relevant safeguarding training is advantageous.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey.
• A rewarding and varied role within a dedicated school team.

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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