HLTA

Zest Education is recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant or HLTA to join a warm, inclusive primary school in the Walsall area. This is an exciting opportunity to support high‑quality teaching and learning in a school that prides itself on its positive, nurturing environment.

The school has a strong, supportive team and is committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You will play a key role in delivering learning activities, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Deliver targeted interventions and small‑group work
• Lead whole‑class learning when required
• Assist with planning, assessment and classroom preparation
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement and wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice
• Confidence leading learning and supporting whole‑class activities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils and families

Personal Qualities

• Be calm, patient and a strong listener
• Use initiative while following guidance
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team
• Have a good understanding of behaviour‑management strategies

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Supportive consultants who understand your strengths
• Competitive pay
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a thriving primary school

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