Unqualified Teacher

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Warwick is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their team on a full‑time basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience—particularly those who have worked as a Teaching Assistant—and who is ready to take on greater responsibility within a teaching role. The school is especially keen to meet candidates with SEND experience, as you will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs while delivering engaging and structured learning activities.

About the School

This Warwick primary school is known for its warm, inclusive ethos and strong commitment to pupil wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive, structured and engaging learning environment where every child feels supported. The leadership team is approachable, encouraging and dedicated to developing staff at all levels, making it an excellent setting for someone stepping into an unqualified teaching role. With clear routines, a friendly team and a strong sense of community, the school offers a nurturing environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong classroom or Teaching Assistant experience
• SEND experience is essential
• Confident leading small groups and supporting whole‑class learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, calm and enthusiastic approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom
• Leading small‑group activities and delivering pre‑planned lessons
• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEND
• Assisting with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team
• Helping create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment

Why Choose Zest Education

Zest Education is committed to supporting you throughout your journey. We offer competitive, transparent pay and take the time to understand your strengths, preferences and long‑term goals. Our consultants communicate openly, provide honest guidance and work hard to match you with roles where you can genuinely thrive. With strong partnerships across Warwickshire, we connect you with schools that value your contribution and provide environments where you feel supported, appreciated and able to grow.

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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