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Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Bournville – February 2026 Start | Supportive Primary School Environment

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school in Bournville from February 2026 onwards. This is a full-time position offering the chance to work closely with experienced teachers in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative school community.

About the Role

As a full-time Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning and development across a range of year groups. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting teachers in the delivery of engaging, high‑quality lessons.
  • Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils who may need additional guidance.
  • Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Supporting the implementation of the school’s curriculum with confidence and initiative.
  • Working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure every child is given the opportunity to thrive.

This school is well known for its warm ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to nurturing every child’s academic and personal growth.  This role will also involve supporting children with additional needs, including providing tailored one‑to‑one assistance where required to help them fully engage in their learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about education and committed to supporting young learners.
  • Has excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Possesses strong curriculum knowledge and can work proactively within the classroom.
  • Has previous experience working in a school setting or supporting children (essential).
  • Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to help children succeed are essential qualities for this role.

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced consultant.
  • Access to a wide network of reputable primary schools across the West Midlands.
  • Competitive weekly pay and reliable payment schedules.
  • Opportunities for long-term work, skill development, and career progression in education.

Apply Today

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to make a meaningful contribution in a rewarding Teaching Assistant role from February 2026, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘apply for job’ at the top of this 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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