Unqualified Teacher

Zest Education is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Unqualified Teacher to support teaching and learning within a welcoming school environment. This role is ideal for someone who has strong classroom experience and is ready to take the next step beyond a traditional Teaching Assistant position. You’ll be leading learning, supporting whole‑class delivery, and helping pupils stay engaged and confident throughout the school day. If you’re passionate about education and eager to grow, this is a fantastic opportunity to build hands‑on experience while working towards a future teaching career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading learning activities and supporting whole‑class teaching
• Delivering small‑group sessions and targeted interventions
• Assisting with planning and adapting activities to meet pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required
• Helping maintain a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

What We’re Looking For:

• SEND experience preferred
• Classroom experience preferred
• Relevant qualifications such as:
  • Education‑related degree
  • Health & Social Care qualification
  • Enrolment in a teaching course or similar pathway
• A confident, proactive, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and behaviour‑management skills
• A genuine passion for working with children and progressing in education

Why Work with Zest Education?

Zest Education offers competitive pay, supportive communication, and a consultant who takes the time to understand your goals. We work closely with trusted schools and provide access to quality CPD, helping you grow your skills and move confidently toward a teaching career.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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