Teaching Assistant

A welcoming primary school in Stratford-upon-Avon is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team full‑time. As a result, you’ll be supporting pupils across the classroom, helping them feel confident, settled and ready to learn each day. In addition, you’ll assist the class teacher with small‑group activities, 1:1 support and daily routines that keep lessons running smoothly. At the same time, your calm, proactive approach will help create a warm and structured learning environment where every child can thrive. Ultimately, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on and is ready to start immediately in a supportive school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in class, small groups and 1:1
• Helping children stay focused, confident and engaged
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and classroom routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and structured learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with primary‑aged pupils
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting learning across the school day
• Full‑time availability with an ASAP start
• Interest in working as a Teaching Assistant in Stratford

Why Work With Zest Education

We offer competitive pay, ongoing support and access to local opportunities that genuinely match your strengths. Ultimately, our aim is to place every Teaching Assistant where they can make the biggest impact.

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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