• Primary
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Tyseley
  • £90-£95 per day
  • Job Area: Tyseley

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Teaching Assistant 

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and helping them grow in confidence? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to support our vibrant primary classrooms. If you thrive in a busy school environment and want to make a real impact on children’s learning, this role is for you.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of the classroom team. Working closely with the Class Teacher, you will help ensure every child receives the support, encouragement and guidance they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Small Group Support — Deliver targeted interventions in Literacy and Numeracy to help pupils close learning gaps.
  • 1:1 Support — Provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND.
  • Classroom Support — Help maintain a positive, organised and engaging learning environment.
  • Resource Preparation — Assist with creating displays, preparing learning materials and supporting creative activities.
  • Supervision — Support pupils during break and lunchtime to promote safe, positive play.

What We’re Looking For

To ensure consistency and high‑quality support for our pupils, we require:

    • Minimum 3 months’ experience working in a Primary School classroom
    • Strong communication skills with clear spoken and written English
    • A patient, resilient and positive approach to supporting children
    • The ability to adapt quickly and stay calm when plans change

 

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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Job Details

  • Primary
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Tyseley
  • £90-£95 per day
  • Job Area: Tyseley

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