Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This role begins in the Autumn Term (or sooner) and offers the opportunity to become permanent following a successful 12‑month period.

This is an exciting chance to join a supportive, forward‑thinking school community where staff are valued, creativity is encouraged and every child is supported to achieve their very best.

About the Role

• Support teaching and learning across the primary phase
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff team
• Contribute to high‑quality provision and positive classroom environments
• Work independently with groups of pupils when required
• Support children with a range of needs, including autism, specific learning difficulties and trauma‑related behaviours
• Promote high expectations, positive relationships and inclusive practice

Explore effective TA strategies or supporting SEND pupils to deepen your understanding of the role.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for education and improving outcomes
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a proactive approach
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive contribution to school life
• Creativity and willingness to think differently
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to work independently
• Understanding of strategies to support a range of additional needs
• High expectations for all pupils
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, pupils and families
• A reflective mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Each of these aligns with the expectations of a Level 3 TA in primary settings.

What You’ll Receive

• A warm, vibrant and supportive working environment
• A caring team committed to achieving the best for pupils and families
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A school culture that values creativity, ambition and professional growth
• Supportive colleagues, leaders and governors
• A workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you are passionate about supporting children, committed to excellence and excited to join a highly supportive and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

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