Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Full-Time Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Northfield, Birmingham

Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only (Until July 2026, with potential to become permanent)
Hours: 8:25 am – 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

Zest Education, an award-winning education recruitment agency, is looking for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This role is based at a wonderful primary school in Northfield, Birmingham. This is a full-time position starting in January 2026 and continuing until July 2026, with the exciting possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate.

About the School

This thriving infant school is a busy, welcoming environment that caters to a diverse range of pupils. The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing education, ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. Creativity, inclusion, and community are at the heart of its ethos, making it a fantastic place to work and grow professionally.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable individual who holds an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in childcare or supporting teaching and learning. You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and support, including assistance with personal care tasks (nappy changing and toilet training).
• Work closely with children who have additional needs.
• Ensuring all children receive the academic and emotional support they require.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
• Maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one settings to help them thrive.

Why Join Zest Education?

• Work with an award-winning agency that values your development.
• Competitive pay rates and dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and have the skills and dedication to succeed, apply today!

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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