At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEN in a fun and engaging learning environment.
- Company: Join Zest Education, a trusted agency dedicated to safeguarding and supporting education professionals.
- Benefits: Flexible temporary work, ongoing support, and access to various opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for supporting diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 25272 - 30888 £ per year.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and learning needs
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children in a school setting
- Experience supporting children with SEND is essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
- Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
Why Work with Zest Education?
At Zest Education, safeguarding and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted education recruitment agency, we take pride in matching talented education professionals with roles that suit their skills, experience, and career aspirations. You'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process, access to a variety of opportunities across the Midlands, and ongoing support from registration through to placement.
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.
SEND Teaching Assistant in Birmingham employer: Zest Education
Zest Education is an exceptional employer for Primary Teaching Assistants, offering a supportive and flexible work environment across Staffordshire. With competitive pay rates, a variety of assignments, and dedicated consultant support, we empower our staff to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in local schools. Join us to enjoy the benefits of professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to children's learning and development in diverse educational settings.
