Teaching Assistant

Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham We are looking for a reliable teaching assistant to support pupils with a wide range of SEND needs in a warm, inclusive school community. About the Role * Support pupils with MSI, ASD, PMLD, PD, and SLD across structured, sensory‑based, and communication‑focused learning activities. * Help create inclusive learning environments that encourage independence, engagement, and emotional regulation. * Provide personal‑care support where required, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times. * Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external specialists to deliver targeted interventions and track progress. * Assist with classroom organisation, resource preparation, and the implementation of visual timetables and communication systems. * Contribute to behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures. What We’re Looking For * Experience supporting SEND learners in education or care. * A compassionate, adaptable, and solution‑focused mindset. * Confidence using visual, sensory, and communication‑based strategies. * Strong teamwork and communication skills. * Motivation to develop further as a teaching assistant.. 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