Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a real difference in education?
Zest Education is recruiting an enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a Key Stage 1 pupil at a welcoming Primary School in Bloxwich, starting Dec 2025.
This school is known for its high expectations, inclusive ethos, and commitment to pupil success. Staff and students alike strive for excellence both academically and socially, creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school promotes safeguarding, personal development, and wellbeing, ensuring every individual is supported to reach their full potential.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored, individualised support to a child who requires additional help with their learning. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and wider support staff to ensure the student’s educational, social, and emotional needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a KS1 pupil, helping them access the curriculum effectively
Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and differentiated learning strategies
Encourage engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour in the classroom
Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to track and report on student progress
Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes growth and achievement
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Previous experience as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant in a school setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
Understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and different learning styles
Ability to adapt to individual student needs and work collaboratively with the teaching team
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Certificate) are desirable but not essential
Competitive pay rates
Supportive and friendly team dedicated to finding you the right role
Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child’s educational journey
📍 Location: Bloxwich, West Midlands
📅 Start Date: Dec 2025
💼 Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@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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