Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Zest Education is currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This is a full-time opportunity starting after October half term, offering the chance to become a valued member of a supportive and ambitious school community.

The school is looking for a proactive and committed Teaching Assistant who can provide high-quality support across the primary age range while helping pupils achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across the school. Your responsibilities may include delivering targeted interventions, supporting small groups, working with individual pupils, and helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Furthermore, you will play a key role in promoting pupil confidence, independence, and engagement while contributing positively to the wider school community.

This varied role would suit someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and thrives in a busy primary school setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support teaching and learning across the primary school.
  • Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions.
  • Assist pupils with a range of learning abilities and needs.
  • Support literacy, numeracy, and curriculum-based activities.
  • Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
  • Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

  • Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
  • Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.
  • Be confident leading interventions and supporting pupil progress.
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be organised, proactive, and adaptable.
  • Demonstrate a genuine passion for education.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
  • Be committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
  • Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development.
  • Opportunities to work within supportive local schools.
  • Straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant job in Lichfield and are available to start after October half term, we’d love to hear from you.

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