Teaching assistant

Part-Time Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3)
1:1 Support
Solihull – Mornings Only

Zest Education is currently recruiting a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) with a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification to support a pupil with high needs in a primary school in Solihull. This rewarding and challenging teaching assistant role is to start as soon as possible, working mornings only (Monday to Friday).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a part-time TA role in Solihull, particularly if you are passionate about supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis with complex and high-level needs. The role requires patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to inclusion—but offers a supportive environment and the chance to make a real difference.

Key details:

• Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Hours: Part-time – mornings only (term time)

• Location: Solihull

• Start: ASAP

• Qualification required: NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

• Contract: Ongoing with potential for extension

The ideal Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

• Have previous experience working as a teaching assistant, ideally in a 1:1 capacity

• Be confident supporting pupils with high needs, including behavioural or complex learning difficulties

• Be patient, empathetic, and consistent in approach

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers to ensure pupil progress

This part-time Teaching Assistant role is both demanding and deeply rewarding. You will be part of a dedicated school team who are committed to helping every child succeed, no matter the challenges they face.

If you are a qualified TA with NVQ Level 3, looking for a part-time role in Solihull, apply now with Zest Education to take the next step in your career.  If you are interested, email Charlie at charlie@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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