Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a special educational needs school in Walsall. This part-time role starting in October 2024 offers a rewarding opportunity to work with students aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and Autism (ASC).
There are also opportunities available for an immediate start.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' educational journey by working 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 8:30 to 15:30. The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with special educational needs either in a classroom or support work/care setting.
At this school, we believe in nurturing students' holistic development - intellectually, morally, socially, and personally. The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of our learners and prepare them for their future educational endeavours.
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and providing support to students to enhance their engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment, and boost their self-confidence and emotional well-being. You will create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment to facilitate students' growth and development.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity at Zest Education in Walsall.
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).