Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a highly skilled, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in the Norton Canes area. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities in a fun, caring and inclusive environment.

This full‑time role begins in September and involves supporting learning across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher, and helping to create engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for all pupils.

The Role

• Provide high‑quality class support across the primary phase
• Adapt and extend learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Deliver structured small‑group and 1:1 support where required
• Assist with whole‑class learning and bring lessons to life through practical, engaging activities
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum

What We’re Looking For

A candidate with enthusiasm, passion and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils. You should be someone who:

• Is highly motivated and proactive
• Has consistently high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Nurtures a love of learning and curiosity in children
• Is committed to raising standards and supporting excellence
• Works effectively as part of a school team
• Has strong organisation, positivity and initiative
• Demonstrates effective behaviour management
• Has experience delivering whole‑class learning or leading small groups

Personal Qualities

You should also be:

• Calm, patient and a good listener
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly yet firm, with the ability to relate to a wide range of personalities
• Confident using your initiative while also following guidance

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Supportive consultants who understand school environments
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for extension
• Clear communication and ongoing support throughout your placement

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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