Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Primary School in Solihull (Start April 2026)

Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning and looking for a rewarding full‑time role in education? Our partner primary school in the heart of Solihull is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their friendly, inclusive team from April 2026.

This is a full‑time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, ideal for someone who wants to make a real impact while enjoying a balanced work routine.

⭐ About the School

This welcoming Solihull primary school is committed to creating an inclusive, ambitious learning environment. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping children become confident, creative, and resilient learners. The school encourages pupils to think independently, embrace challenges, and develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

🎓 Your Role as a Teaching Assistant

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils across the school.
• Assist with learning activities, offering guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Help create a positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Support behaviour management and general classroom organisation.

Work closely with teachers to ensure every child receives the support they need.

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above (essential).
• A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• A basic understanding of the national curriculum.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and succeed.

🌱 Why Join Us?

• Supportive school environment with a strong community feel.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s education.
• Consistent full‑time hours with no evening or weekend work.
• A role that offers both purpose and work‑life balance.

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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