Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Tamworth ASAP. This is a full-time, ongoing role providing 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil who requires additional assistance to access learning and thrive within the classroom environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Child Support Worker who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 5 pupil diagnosed with ADHD who is currently working below age-related expectations across the curriculum. The pupil is engaging and non-violent but can be vocal and requires consistent support, encouragement, and clear boundaries throughout the school day.

The child is currently awaiting specialist provision, making this role particularly important in ensuring they remain engaged, supported, and successful within the mainstream primary setting.

You will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support that promotes both academic progress and positive social development.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.

* Help the pupil access learning activities and remain engaged in lessons.

* Implement strategies to support attention, focus, and emotional regulation.

* Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.

* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

* Adapt learning activities where required to meet individual needs.

* Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to monitor progress and wellbeing.

* Support the pupil during transitions and less structured parts of the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

* Have experience working with children in a primary school or similar educational setting.

* Have experience supporting pupils with ADHD, additional learning needs, or SEND requirements.

* Be calm, patient, and resilient in their approach.

* Have strong behaviour management and communication skills.

* Be confident building positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.

* Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

* Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

Zest Education works closely with schools across Staffordshire and the West Midlands, matching high-quality education professionals with rewarding opportunities.

Benefits include:

* Competitive rates of pay.

* Dedicated consultant support.

* Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

* Access to a wide range of education vacancies.

* Straightforward registration process.

Apply Now

If you are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant job in Tamworth and have the skills and passion to support a Year 5 pupil with ADHD on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Zest or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

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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