Zest Education is recruiting a proactive and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide specialist one-to-one support for a pupil in Reception at a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This role also involves delivering small group interventions across the class to support wider learning. This position is term time only, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:45am–1:15pm, starting as soon as possible.
The school is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant who can provide focused 1:1 support for a child while contributing to the learning of the whole class. This Teaching Assistant role in Tamworth is ideal for someone passionate about Early Years education, with experience in EYFS, sensory needs, and behaviour management.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specific one-to-one support for a Reception pupil
Leading small group interventions to support literacy, numeracy, and phonics development
Supporting EYFS curriculum delivery, including confidence in phonics sessions (knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics is desirable)
Recognising and responding to sensory needs and potential triggers for pupils
Building a strong, trusting bond with the assigned child while maintaining professional boundaries
Supporting class teachers and contributing as a team player in a small school environment
The primary school in Tamworth offers a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children. Staff collaborate closely to ensure every child reaches their full potential, fostering a culture of respect, learning, and personal growth.
To be considered for this Reception Teaching Assistant job in Tamworth, candidates should:
Have experience working with Early Years pupils, preferably in Reception
Understand sensory needs, triggers, and behaviour support strategies
Be confident delivering phonics sessions, ideally familiar with Little Wandle Phonics
Have strong numeracy and literacy skills to support EYFS curriculum content
Demonstrate ability to build a strong, trusting relationship with a child while maintaining professional boundaries
Be a team player, adaptable and proactive in a small school setting
Position: Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Reception Support
Location: Tamworth
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:45am–1:15pm
Contract: Term time only
Start Date: ASAP
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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