Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School (Solihull)
Location: Solihull
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am – 3:50pm (term time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Zest Education – the Midlands’ leading education recruitment agency – is proud to be working in partnership with a busy, welcoming two-form entry primary school located in the heart of Solihull.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support the diverse and dynamic needs of pupils across the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in the classroom.
About the School:
A well-established, inclusive primary setting
Caters to a broad range of pupils with varying academic and emotional needs
Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff community
Strong focus on pupil development and wellbeing
Role Responsibilities:
Support pupils across KS1 and KS2, both in-class and through targeted interventions
Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Help to create a positive, stimulating learning environment
Work with children with a range of needs, including additional learning or behavioural requirements
Provide 1:1 or small group support when required
What We’re Looking For:
NVQ Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant childcare or education-related field
Previous experience supporting children in a school environment, ideally with additional needs
A compassionate, patient and proactive approach
A solid understanding of the primary curriculum
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Why Work with Zest Education?
We’re the Midlands’ go-to agency for education professionals
Receive personal support from a dedicated consultant
Access to rewarding placements that match your skills and goals
Competitive pay and continued professional development opportunities
If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take on a new challenge in a vibrant Solihull primary school, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more, email Charlie at charlie@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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