Zest Education is working with a primary school in Tamworth, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
This vibrant and community-focused primary school is known for its nurturing environment and strong values. The staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes a child-centred approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and personal development. With excellent leadership and a warm atmosphere, it is a fantastic place to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.
Position: Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Working Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work across various year groups, providing general classroom support and assisting children on both a 1:1 and small group basis. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about primary education and looking to make a real difference in a part-time capacity.
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience working with primary-aged children (school or education-based settings preferred)
Is confident supporting children with varying abilities and needs
Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
Is patient, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting pupil development
Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
A dedicated consultant who understands your needs
Access to a range of roles in primary, secondary, and SEN schools
Competitive daily pay rates
Ongoing professional development and support
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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