Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Autism (ASC)?

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a special educational needs school in Lichfield. This full-time role, starting ASAP/September 2025, offers a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 5-13 in their educational journey.

As a Teaching Assistant at this progressive school, you will play a crucial role in assisting teachers with lesson delivery, creating engaging resources, and providing essential support to students in their daily activities. Your experience in working with individuals with special educational needs will be invaluable in ensuring each student receives the tailored education they deserve.

The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible, and possess a positive attitude towards student development. With a maximum of nine students per class based on their ability, you must be adaptable to work with children of varying ages and learning difficulties. Your dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment will contribute to the continued growth and success of both the school and its students.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs, apply now to join the dynamic team at Zest Education. Together, let's inspire and empower the next generation of individuals with Autism to reach their full potential.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more contact Steph at Zest Education 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.