Zest Education is recruiting a part time Teaching Assistant to work in a friendly and supportive primary school in Tamworth. This role is ideal for an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting upper Key Stage 2 pupils, particularly in Year 5 and Year 6.
Role: Part Time Teaching Assistant
Year Groups: Year 5 / Year 6 (KS2)
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
The successful candidate will support pupils within the classroom, helping them stay engaged, confident, and ready to learn. Experience with SATs preparation is ideal but not essential, making this a great opportunity for Teaching Assistants looking to build KS2 experience.
Support pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 during morning lessons
Assist with small group and in-class support, including English and Maths
Help pupils prepare for SATs, where appropriate
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning outcomes
Encourage confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (school-based experience preferred)
SATs experience is desirable but not essential
Ability to commit to Monday–Friday, 9am–12:30pm
Reliable, patient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Access to quality part-time Teaching Assistant roles
Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Competitive rates of pay
Opportunities to gain KS2 and SATs experience
A trusted education recruitment agency with strong local school partnerships
If you’re a part time Teaching Assistant in Tamworth looking for a morning-only role and can start immediately, we would 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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