Teaching Assistant (primary)

Are you passionate about supporting children in the classroom? This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in a rewarding and meaningful role. As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in helping young learners develop their confidence, independence, and love for learning. Working through Zest Education gives you the chance to join a supportive school environment in Bedworth, Warwickshire, where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued and where no two days are ever the same. If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, fulfilment, and the opportunity to help children reach their full potential, this could be the perfect position for you.

Start Date: ASAP | Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term | Days: Mon-Fri

Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support to pupils, ensuring every child reaches their potential.
• Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
• Encouraging pupil independence and promoting positive behaviour across the school.
• Contributing to assessment and record-keeping as directed by the teacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values creativity, collaboration, and compassion. Staff are supported through continuous professional development, and teamwork is at the heart of everything they do. You’ll be joining a dedicated team that celebrates diversity and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

Requirements
• Relevant experience working with primary-aged children (school or childcare setting preferred).
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Supporting students with SEND— experience in this area is highly desirable.

Why zest?

Zest Education is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in placing high-quality staff in schools across the Midlands. By applying through Zest, you’ll gain access to a team of experienced consultants who take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that suit your skills and aspirations. You’ll also benefit from competitive pay rates, access to free CPD and training opportunities, and ongoing professional support throughout your placement. Zest Education is committed to helping you find rewarding opportunities where you can grow, develop, and truly make a difference in the lives of young learners.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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