Website Zest Education
Location: Atherstone
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Until October Half Term (with potential for extension)
Zest Education is currently recruiting a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Atherstone from September 2025. This position will run until the October half term, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and school needs.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils and teachers in the classroom. You will assist in delivering high-quality education by working with individuals or small groups of children to reinforce learning, promote positive behaviour, and help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. You may be required to support pupils with additional needs, contribute to planning and assessment, and assist with classroom management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience in a supportive school environment while making a real difference in pupils’ education.
A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) – preferred
Experience working in a primary school setting
A patient, positive, and proactive attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to build relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Knowledge of the primary curriculum and how to support learning effectively
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Competitive rates of pay
Access to a range of opportunities in local schools
Flexible roles to suit your availability and experience
Opportunities for long-term placements
If you are a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a friendly and supportive school, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@zesteducation.co.uk 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.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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