Teaching Assistant – Stourbridge

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools (Stourbridge & Surrounding Areas)

Start Date: September
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Contract: Temporary – Full-time / Part-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

Zest Education is recruiting enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work across a number of secondary schools in Stourbridge and the surrounding areas.

Local schools are looking for reliable, proactive individuals who are passionate about helping young people succeed in the classroom. Whether you have experience in education or are looking to gain valuable school‑based experience for the first time, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact across a variety of settings.

What You Will Do

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students during lessons and help maintain engagement
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours
• Assist with preparing and organising classroom resources
• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support depending on the school’s needs
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, teaching styles, and routines

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Friendly, confident, and approachable
• Able to adapt across subjects and different year groups
• Strong communicators with the ability to build positive relationships
• Motivated, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people

To be suitable for this role, you must have one of the following:

NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject
OR
At least 20 days’ experience supporting children or young people within the last two years

Why Work With Zest Education?

When you join Zest, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who genuinely supports your goals
• Opportunities across several friendly and supportive Stourbridge schools
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to CPD and ongoing training
• A simple and supportive registration process

Interested?

To apply or find out more, contact Abigail:

[email removed]

Or click ‘Apply for job’ at the top of this page.

Safeguarding

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must:

Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing for us to process one)
Be registered with the DBS Update Service
Provide references covering the last two years
Pass all required safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and training.
This is a temporary supply role.

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