Teaching Assistant

Step into a supportive and purposeful role as a dedicated teaching assistant in a welcoming Nuneaton school. From day one, you’ll bring structure, confidence and consistency to pupils who benefit from additional support. As a result, you’ll build strong relationships and help learners stay engaged, focused and ready to succeed.

Throughout each day, you’ll take an active role in supporting pupils with SEND or those who simply need extra guidance in the classroom. In addition, you’ll use tailored strategies that promote communication, independence and positive behaviour. At the same time, you’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure pupils receive the right help at the right moment. Furthermore, you’ll adapt quickly as needs shift, maintaining calm, structure and clarity. Ultimately, your part‑time presence will still make a direct and meaningful impact on pupils who rely on consistent, caring adults.

Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant 

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND or additional needs
• Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Helping maintain structure and routine within the classroom
• Breaking down tasks to keep pupils focused and confident
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Encouraging independence, resilience and positive learning habits
• Creating a calm, predictable and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• SEND experience or strong classroom‑based experience
• A confident, patient and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different needs and situations
• Part‑time availability, Monday–Friday
• Readiness to start immediately as a teaching assistant

Why Join Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive pay, ongoing support and access to local opportunities that genuinely match your strengths. We work closely with schools across Nuneaton to place every teaching assistant where they can make the biggest difference.

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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