Zest Education Ltd
Zest Education is recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tamworth. This role is due to start in September and is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive in the classroom.
We are looking for a confident, reliable and enthusiastic TA who is comfortable supporting pupils across the primary age range, including children with SEND. As most primary schools now have a wide range of additional needs, experience in this area is highly desirable.
About the Role
- Full-time Teaching Assistant position
- Start date: September 2026
- Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on experience
- Working with children with SEND, including 1:1 and small-group support
- Helping deliver engaging learning activities set by the class teacher
- Supporting behaviour, emotional wellbeing and classroom routines
- Providing a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
- Must have previous Teaching Assistant experience
- Experience supporting children with SEND (desirable)
- A calm, patient and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential
Why Work With Zest Education?
- Competitive pay rates
- Long-term, stable placement
- Friendly, supportive consultants who value your experience
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A people-focused agency that puts staff first
Location
Tamworth – easily accessible from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Burton and surrounding areas.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role in a supportive Tamworth primary school, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, contact Jo at Zest 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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