L3 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Coventry. This part‑time role is spread across three days per week, running from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive school environment and enjoys helping children reach their full potential. You’ll be joining a team that values positivity, teamwork, and a genuine passion for education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high‑quality classroom support across different year groups.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Assist the class teacher with daily routines, preparation, and activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Support pupils with SEND where required.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Must have school‑based experience.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, patient, and supportive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Choose Zest Education?

Zest Education is known for putting people first. We take the time to understand your strengths, your goals, and the type of school environment where you’ll thrive. You’ll have a dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your journey, offering honest communication, regular check‑ins, and access to high‑quality CPD. We work closely with trusted schools who value our candidates, and we’re committed to helping you build a fulfilling, long‑term career in education.

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