Zest Education is currently recruiting a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work at a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school with very well-behaved children and a positive learning environment.
This role is ideal for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils across the primary age range, with a particular enthusiasm for Early Years education.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning throughout the school. Your responsibilities will include classroom support, covering teacher release time, and contributing to a nurturing and structured school day.
8:30am – Preparation time for HLTA tasks
8:45am – Reception Teaching Assistant support (a passion for Early Years education is essential)
12:00pm – Escort pupils to lunchtime and remain in the hall to support for 30 minutes
1:00pm – Covering teacher release time across all classes
Opportunity to lead Forest School one afternoon per week
3:25pm – Hometime
We are looking for someone who:
Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
Has a strong passion for Early Years / Reception
Is confident covering classes across the primary school
Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
Is adaptable, proactive, and works well as part of a team
Is committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing
Access to high-quality full-time education roles
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for professional development
A trusted agency with strong relationships across Tamworth and Staffordshire schools
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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