Part‑Time Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Behaviour & Personal Care Support
Northfield

Zest Education is recruiting a compassionate and confident Year 1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class at a welcoming primary school in Northfield on a part time basis.

This rewarding role involves providing tailored assistance to a child with behavioural needs and offering personal care where required.

About the Role

In this position, you will:
• Work closely with a child in Year 1 who requires consistent behavioural support and emotional regulation strategies.
• Provide personal care in a respectful, safe and supportive manner.
• Help create a calm, structured environment that enables the pupil to feel secure and ready to learn.
• Support the class teacher with daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour approaches.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement through patience, reassurance and positive reinforcement.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:
• Experienced in supporting young children with behavioural challenges or additional needs.
• Caring, resilient and adaptable in fast‑paced classroom situations.
• Able to use clear boundaries, consistency and nurturing strategies to support behaviour.
• Comfortable providing personal care in line with safeguarding expectations.
• A strong communicator, able to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Passionate about making a meaningful difference to a child’s daily school experience.

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You

This part‑time opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive school environment and is motivated by helping young learners overcome barriers.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team that values teamwork, empathy and child‑centred practice.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this part‑time Year 1 role in Northfield, email Charlie at [email protected], or click ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of this 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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