Website Zest Education
Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Tamworth
Location: Tamworth
Start Date: October 2025
End Date: December 2025 (End of Autumn Term)
Contract Type: Full-time (Temporary)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant primary school setting? Zest Education is currently looking for a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Tamworth, starting October 2025 until the end of the autumn term.
This friendly and inclusive primary school is at the heart of the Tamworth community, known for its nurturing environment and commitment to every child’s academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a stimulating learning environment where pupils feel safe, confident, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
You will be working alongside a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about delivering high-quality education and encouraging pupils to be curious, motivated, and respectful learners.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and helping to create a positive and productive classroom environment. Your role will involve:
Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.
Encouraging pupil participation and reinforcing positive behaviour strategies.
Supporting students’ social and emotional development.
Helping with classroom organisation and day-to-day routines.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play an active role in their educational journey.
We are looking for someone who is:
Level 3 qualified in Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification (preferred).
Experienced working within a primary school setting.
Enthusiastic, patient, and committed to making a difference.
Skilled in building strong relationships with pupils and staff.
Knowledgeable about the primary curriculum and confident in supporting children’s learning.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting children with additional needs.
Competitive daily rates of pay.
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools.
Excellent CPD opportunities to support your professional development.
If you are passionate about supporting young learners and believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this 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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