Classroom Support Assistant

A friendly and supportive primary school in Rugby is looking for a committed Classroom Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves working closely with teachers to support learning across the classroom, helping pupils stay engaged, confident, and ready to learn. It’s a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and passionate about supporting children’s development.

Requirements

• Previous school‑based experience is preferred
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Day‑to‑day duties

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom
• Assisting with small‑group activities and interventions
• Helping pupils stay focused, motivated, and confident
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation using agreed strategies
• Working closely with the class teacher to deliver high‑quality learning
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment

Why choose Zest

Zest Education offers a supportive, people‑focused approach where your development truly matters. You’ll have a dedicated consultant who listens, understands your goals, and matches you with schools that value your skills. We offer competitive pay, ongoing communication, and access to high‑quality CPD to help you grow in your education career.

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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