Teaching Assistant

Location: Shirley

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a supportive Teaching Assistant to start immediately. This Teaching Assistant position will involve working with children and young people aged 4 to 19 who have a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), speech, language and communication needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Down Syndrome, and more complex medical needs. Many pupils require personalised support to develop communication, independence, emotional wellbeing, and functional life skills.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and additional SEND requirements. 
• Help implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to meet a wide range of abilities and learning styles.
• Support pupils in developing communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and positive relationships.
• Encourage independence and life skills that prepare pupils for future education, employment, and adulthood. 
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and confident in their learning.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, or complex 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 promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• 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 Shirley, 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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