Teaching Assistant – Early Years

Zest Education is recruiting a warm, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Atherstone. This full‑time role begins in September and is based within Early Years, supporting children as they take their first steps in school life. The position is confirmed for at least one term, with a strong possibility of extension for the right person.

The school has a nurturing, child‑centred ethos and is looking for someone who brings patience, positivity and a genuine passion for early learning.

The Role

• Support children across Early Years with learning, play and daily routines
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities
• Provide targeted support for pupils who may need additional help
• Encourage independence, communication and social development
• Help maintain a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

You can explore EYFS support strategies or learning through play approaches to deepen your understanding of the role.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with Early Years children (school or nursery experience welcomed)
• A calm, nurturing and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting small groups and individual learners
• A genuine passion for helping young children thrive
• Reliability, positivity and a willingness to get stuck in

Why This School?

• Supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team
• Child‑centred approach with strong Early Years leadership
• Well‑resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces
• A warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Dedicated consultants who understand Early Years
• Long‑term roles with potential for extension
• Clear communication and ongoing support

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo 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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