Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Zest Education is currently seeking dedicated and passionate individuals for the position of Teaching Assistant to work in a special educational needs school located in Walsall. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with the start date scheduled for April 2025.

This unique school caters to students aged 7 to 18 with a diverse range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. The collaborative efforts of the dedicated team aim to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often come to the school with challenging views on education and life.

The role of Teaching Assistant may involve supporting students in the classroom and providing one-on-one assistance to more challenging students throughout the week. We require individuals who possess resilience, patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude to effectively address the needs of our students.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in special educational needs, whether gained in a classroom environment or through support work/care settings. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of these students and contribute to their educational journey.

Apply now to be part of our supportive team at Zest Education and help shape the future for our students!

If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Steph at Zest Education or click 'apply for job' to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC 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, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum).