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Teaching Assistant – Warwick

Job Description

A friendly and supportive primary school in Warwick is looking for a full‑time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting learning across the classroom and helping pupils feel confident, engaged and ready to learn each day.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher to support whole‑class activities, small‑group work and occasional 1:1 support. The school offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where support staff are valued and encouraged to play an active role in pupils’ progress.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children
  • Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification preferred (not essential)
  • Confident supporting pupils across different year groups
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A patient, proactive and enthusiastic approach
  • Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

About the School

This Warwick primary school is known for its positive atmosphere, supportive leadership and strong sense of community. Staff describe it as a collaborative place to work where everyone contributes to creating a calm, structured and engaging learning environment.

Role Responsibilities

  • Supporting pupils during lessons and daily routines
  • Assisting the class teacher with learning activities and preparation
  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group support where needed
  • Helping pupils stay engaged, confident and ready to learn
  • Contributing to a positive, inclusive and well‑organised classroom environment

Why Choose Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive, transparent pay and a consultant who genuinely supports your journey. We take the time to understand your strengths, communicate openly and match you with roles where you can thrive. With strong school partnerships across Warwickshire, we connect you with opportunities where you feel valued and supported.

 

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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