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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

  • Salary: £ 77 - 85 / Day

    Job Type: Temporary

  • Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Zest Education are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and outstanding primary school in Tamworth, to start as soon as possible until the end of December 2025, with potential for the role to be extended into the new year. This inclusive and community-focused primary school has a fantastic reputation for supporting children academically and emotionally. With a strong leadership team and a nurturing approach to learning, the school provides a warm, structured environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff are friendly, supportive, and dedicated to creating a positive learning experience for all pupils. Your main responsibilities will include: * Supporting the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons * Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils who may need additional help * Assisting with classroom management and organisation * Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning * Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment The Ideal Candidate Will: * Hold a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (preferred) * Have recent experience working in a primary school setting * Be confident supporting pupils with varying levels of ability and need * Be reliable, flexible, and a strong team player * Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child development * Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff Why Work with Zest Education? * Competitive daily rates of pay * Access to a wide range of local schools and roles * Ongoing support and guidance from an experienced consultant * Flexible work to suit your availability If you're a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive Lichfield school, apply today! If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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. We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too

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