Teaching assistant

Full-Time Primary Teaching Assistant – Kings Norton, Birmingham | Immediate Start | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s education?
Zest Education, an award-winning supply teaching agency in the Midlands, is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kings Norton, Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and inclusive school community that truly values every child’s academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, helping to create a positive and inspiring learning environment.

You will:

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons

• Work with small groups or individual pupils to boost progress in literacy and numeracy

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions and provide additional academic support where needed

• Encourage confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning

• Assist with behaviour management in line with the school’s positive behaviour policy

• Promote inclusion and emotional well-being across the classroom

• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain a stimulating learning environment

This is a full-time, term-time only position, running Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm, starting as soon as possible.

About the School

Located in the heart of Kings Norton, this primary school is renowned for its friendly staff team, strong community links, and its commitment to providing a nurturing and creative learning environment for every child.

The school offers:

• Excellent resources and well-equipped classrooms

• A strong leadership team that values and supports its staff

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training

• A collaborative and inclusive ethos where everyone’s contribution is valued

You’ll be joining a school that genuinely cares about its staff and students—making it the perfect place to grow your career in education.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and proactive Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young learners thrive. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent

• Experience working within a primary school setting

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• The confidence to support children with different learning styles and additional needs

• A caring, patient, and professional attitude

If you’re someone who loves working with children and enjoys seeing them succeed, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Details

• Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant

• Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm

• Contract: Term Time Only

• Start Date: Immediate

• Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education is an award-winning supply agency that prides itself on matching passionate educators with outstanding schools across the Midlands. When you register with us, you’ll benefit from:

• A personal, supportive consultant who understands your needs

• Access to a wide range of Teaching Assistant jobs in Birmingham and the Midlands

• Competitive pay and prompt weekly payments

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

We’re here to help you find a role that inspires you—while making a difference in the classroom every day.

Apply Now

If you’re a caring and committed Teaching Assistant in Kings Norton looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Zest Education and start making a difference in one of Birmingham’s most welcoming school communities!

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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