Website Zest Education
Teaching Assistant – EYFS – Tamworth
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Until October Half Term (with potential for extension)
Location: Tamworth
Sector: Primary – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tamworth, who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team from September 2025. This is a full-time role initially running until the October half term, with strong potential for extension.
This is a vibrant and nurturing primary school known for its supportive leadership, engaging curriculum, and commitment to developing each child’s full potential. The school boasts excellent facilities and a strong emphasis on teamwork and community spirit, making it a fantastic environment for both pupils and staff.
As a Teaching Assistant in the EYFS setting, you will play a vital role in supporting both the class teacher and the children during this crucial stage of development. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small group support to children across all areas of learning
Assisting with delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development
Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
Observing and recording pupils’ progress to inform future planning
Assisting with the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays
The school is looking for someone who is passionate about early years education and who brings energy, reliability, and a nurturing approach to the classroom. 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
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be confident in managing routines and supporting children’s learning
Show a genuine commitment to child development and safeguarding
Work well as part of a collaborative and supportive team
Zest Education offers:
Competitive rates of pay
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions in your preferred locations
If you’re a passionate EYFS professional looking for your next rewarding role, 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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