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Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a brilliant primary school in the heart of Lichfield, who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This role will run for the duration of the first half term, with the potential for extension.
The school is committed to providing children with enriching and inspiring opportunities that support them to achieve their full potential. Their nurturing environment and inclusive ethos create a fantastic foundation for both staff and pupils to thrive.
As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
Delivering small group and one-to-one interventions
Helping to manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s expectations
Assisting in the preparation of learning materials and resources
Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
Supporting children with additional needs where necessary
A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) is preferred
Experience working within a primary school setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and flexible approach to working
Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
Competitive rates of pay
Friendly and dedicated support from our experienced team
Opportunities for ongoing work and roles across your local area
If you’re an enthusiastic teaching assistant looking to make a real difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@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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