Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Tettenhall Wood; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 4 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Condition, ASC, and related needs. The role focuses on structured support for communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, independence and confidence in learning and daily activities.

The position offers immediate start in a specialist educational setting, with ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, communication difficulties, or complex learning 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 consistency, routine, and positive behaviour support.
• Motivation to succeed as a Teaching Assistant and make a lasting difference in pupils' lives.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and complex communication needs.
• Help implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet a range of learning styles and developmental needs.
• Support pupils with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Use visual supports, structured routines, and specialist communication strategies to help pupils access learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in both academic and life-skills activities.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to provide consistent support and achieve positive outcomes for pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication skills

Team player

Consistency routines

Motivation to help students

Job description

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 Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex communication needs, sensory processing differences, and associated learning difficulties. Many pupils require highly structured support to help them develop communication skills, emotional regulation, social interaction, independence, and confidence in both learning and everyday activities.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with autism and complex communication needs.
• Help implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet a range of learning styles and developmental needs.
• Support pupils with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Use visual supports, structured routines, and specialist communication strategies to help pupils access learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in both academic and life-skills activities.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to provide consistent support and achieve positive outcomes for pupils.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with autism to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, communication difficulties, or complex learning 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 consistency, routine, and positive behaviour support.
• 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.

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.