Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Contract: September 2026 – End of half term (with potential extension)

About the School

Zest Education is proud to partner with a welcoming primary school in Tamworth that places children’s learning and wellbeing at the centre of its mission. The school thrives because of its supportive staff, inclusive ethos, and strong community connections. Furthermore, teachers collaborate closely to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum, while the leadership team actively promotes staff development. As a result, pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their best, making the school a vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school from September for the duration of the first half term, with the possibility of extension.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, ensuring steady progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour while maintaining a well‑organised classroom environment.
• Guide children in their social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and community events.

By stepping into this position, you will actively shape children’s learning experiences and help them build strong foundations for future success.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine passion for education. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
• Bring experience working with children, particularly within a primary school setting.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Stay organised and manage tasks efficiently.
• Adapt creatively to meet diverse learning needs.
• Approach challenges with positivity and resilience.

With these qualities, you will thrive in a busy classroom and make a lasting impact on young learners.

What Zest Education Offers

When you join Zest Education, you gain more than just a role—you open the door to exciting opportunities. We provide:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team.
• Access to placements in other local schools across Tamworth and surrounding areas.
• The chance to develop your skills and progress your career in education.

Through these benefits, you can continue to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of young learners.

If you are passionate about supporting primary pupils and eager to join a friendly, supportive school community, we want to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and take the next step in your teaching assistant career this term.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at [email removed] 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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