Teaching Assistant in Handsworth, City and Borough of Birmingham

Teaching Assistant – Handsworth

Start Date: January 2027 | Daily Supply Only

Zest Education is seeking a proactive and supportive Teaching Assistant to work within a busy, diverse secondary school in Handsworth. This position is part‑time, working 3 days per week, and will be daily supply only — ideal for someone who enjoys variety and flexibility.

📚 Role Overview

You’ll support students across KS3 and KS4, helping them stay engaged, focused and confident in lessons. The school is fast‑paced, welcoming and offers a great environment for someone who can adapt quickly and build strong relationships.

🎓 Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning with individuals and small groups
• Assist with behaviour routines to maintain a positive learning environment
• Help students with classwork, organisation and motivation
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND where needed
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive school culture

📘 What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people (school experience helpful but not essential)
• A calm, patient and encouraging approach
• Strong communication skills and confidence in a secondary setting
• Reliability, professionalism and adaptability
• A genuine interest in supporting students’ progress

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Flexible part‑time work (3 days per week)
• Experience across a busy, diverse secondary school
• Ongoing support from Zest Education
• A role suited to someone who prefers daily supply without long‑term commitment

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.