Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full‑time Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming infants school in the Rednal area. This long‑term role is available to start as soon as possible.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support experienced teaching staff in delivering engaging, interactive lessons and helping children to thrive academically and socially. Your responsibilities will include:
A strong understanding of the primary curriculum is essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and colleagues.
A key part of this role involves supporting children with additional learning needs, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to help them access the curriculum and build confidence. This may include:
Due to the young age of some pupils, you may also be required to assist with elements of personal care, including nappy changing, when necessary.
Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or above) in childcare. Unfortunately, applicants without this qualification cannot be considered.
We are looking for someone who is:
Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 3.45pm
If you meet the criteria and are keen to join a supportive school community on a long‑term basis, please send your updated CV to:
📧 charlie@zesteducation.co.uk
A member of our team will be in touch shortly.
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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