KS1 Teaching Assistant

Join a Wonderful Redditch Primary School as a KS1 Teaching Assistant – Starting April 2026

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting a passionate and committed KS1 Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner primary schools in Solihull from April 2026. If you’re driven by the desire to inspire young learners and make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect next step in your education career.

This much‑loved school is known for living its values in everything it does. Pupils are encouraged to demonstrate these principles daily, helping to create a warm, positive, and nurturing learning environment. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30, with part‑time options available for the right candidate.

You’ll be joining an inclusive, community‑centred school with a strong reputation. Their recent Good Ofsted report praised pupils’ positive attitudes and the unwavering dedication of staff, governors, and leaders within the Central Region Schools Trust. The team is friendly, supportive, and committed to helping every child thrive.

🌟 Why Choose Zest Education?

• Flexible working options – you decide when you work
• Full‑time, part‑time, long‑term, and day‑to‑day roles available
• Opportunities to work in welcoming, supportive schools
• Experience across a variety of year groups and settings
• Fast and simple start dates for successful candidates

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 3 months’ experience in a primary school setting
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting teaching and learning
• A genuine passion for helping young learners grow and succeed

📚 Your Responsibilities

• Use a range of teaching strategies to motivate and engage pupils
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Support pupils in reaching their academic and personal goals

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