Teaching Assistant – April 2026

If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn and want a fulfilling full‑time role in education, this could be the perfect opportunity. A warm and inclusive primary school in Solihull is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team from April 2026.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, offering the chance to make a genuine difference while maintaining a balanced weekly routine.

About the School

Set in rural Solihull, this small primary school places joy at the center of its ethos. With smaller class sizes, staff are able to focus closely on each child’s individual needs. Since opening, the school has been dedicated to supporting pupils’ academic progress as well as their personal and spiritual growth.

What the Role Involves

• Supporting pupils one‑to‑one and in small groups across different year groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and providing encouragement and constructive feedback
• Helping to maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
• Contributing to behaviour management and day‑to‑day classroom organization
• Working collaboratively with teachers to ensure every child receives tailored support

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within a classroom
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or similar)
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one
• A basic understanding of the national curriculum
• A genuine commitment to helping children learn and thrive

What You’ll Gain

• A supportive school community with a strong sense of belonging
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education
• Consistent full‑time hours with no evening or weekend work
• A role that offers purpose, stability, and a healthy work‑life balance

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