Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on behalf of a welcoming and ambitious village primary school located in the Lichfield area.

This forward-thinking school is at the heart of its local community and has built an excellent reputation for creating a nurturing environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to flourish. With a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and high educational standards, the school offers a supportive atmosphere where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team that is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential whilst fostering a love of learning and a sense of belonging.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils across the school, helping to create engaging learning experiences and ensuring all children can access the curriculum successfully.

The school is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about education and can support children with a broad range of learning needs. Experience supporting pupils with Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours would be highly beneficial.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team while also having the confidence and initiative to work independently when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups.
• Implement strategies to support children with additional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Work closely with class teachers to adapt learning activities where needed.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• Have knowledge of strategies that support children with SEND, including Autism and specific learning difficulties.
• Be resilient, proactive, and able to use their own initiative.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reflective in their practice and committed to continuous professional development.
• Share the school’s high expectations and belief that every child can succeed.

Why Apply?

This school can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive working environment.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and coming to school.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• Strong support from leaders, governors, and parents.
• A culture that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference within a thriving school community.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding Level 3 Teaching Assistant job in the Lichfield area and are passionate about helping children achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious primary school where your contribution will be genuinely valued.

Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS, reference, and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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