Primary Teaching assistant

Join a supportive and inspiring primary school in Coleshill that is passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. This welcoming and community-driven school is seeking a dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant to work alongside a talented teaching team. If you are enthusiastic about education and enjoy creating a positive learning environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with small groups or on a 1:1 basis to support pupils’ learning and development.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans, learning activities, and classroom management strategies.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) to help them achieve their individual goals.
• Help prepare resources, displays, and materials for classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote inclusion within the classroom.

About the School:
This Coleshill primary school is recognised for its warm, friendly atmosphere and commitment to inclusive education. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and pupil wellbeing, the staff create a nurturing environment where both children and adults feel valued and supported. The school leadership encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional development, making it a fantastic place to grow your career in education.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a primary school or educational setting (desirable).
• Experience supporting children with SEND needs (advantageous).
• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred but not essential).
• A patient, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Choose Zest Education?
At Zest, we’re dedicated to matching you with roles where you can thrive. We offer competitive pay, ongoing support, and access to a wide network of schools across the region. When you register with Zest Education, you’re not just finding a job—you’re joining a team that values your skills, supports your development, and celebrates your success.

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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