Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools (Wolverhampton & Surrounding Areas)

Start Date: September start
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities
Pay: Competitive, aligned with experience

About the Role

Zest Education is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support a range of secondary schools across Wolverhampton. Whether you’re an experienced TA or someone eager to begin a rewarding career in education, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the classroom.

Schools across Wolverhampton have September vacancies, as well as ongoing requirements throughout the academic year. This means you can enjoy flexibility while also securing consistent work. TAs play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning — helping pupils grow in confidence, stay engaged, and achieve their full potential. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.

What You Will Do

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupil participation and keep students engaged during lessons
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and essential learning skills
• Prepare and organise resources, supporting students in using them effectively
• Work 1:1, with small groups, and across multiple year groups depending on need

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Confident, friendly, and approachable
• Adaptable across different subjects and age groups
• Able to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff
• Motivated, proactive, and passionate about helping young people succeed

To be considered, you must have:

• NVQ Level 2 (or above) in a relevant subject
  OR
• A minimum of 20 days’ experience working with children or young adults within the last two years

If you’re energetic, caring, and committed to supporting students, this role is an excellent pathway into education.

Why Choose Zest Education?

When you join Zest, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who supports your goals
• Opportunities in Wolverhampton schools that match your strengths
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to ongoing professional development and training

Interested?

To apply or find out more, email Abigail at:
[email removed]

You can also click ‘Apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Safeguarding

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

• Hold an Enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one)
• Be registered with the DBS Update Service
• Provide references covering the last two years
• Successfully pass all required safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on experience, training, and qualifications.

This is a temporary supply role.

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