Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education in Lichfield, Staffordshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term Time Only) to provide high-quality support to pupils across the curriculum. This role focuses on helping children reach their potential in a caring, inclusive classroom.

You will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to plan, deliver engaging activities, promote independence and wellbeing, support learners with additional needs, and contribute to a positive learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Organised and flexible, able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparing, and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Support children with additional learning needs where required.
• Help to maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and making a positive difference in the classroom.

Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team, you will provide high-quality support to pupils across the curriculum, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparing, and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Support children with additional learning needs where required.
• Help to maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting (desirable but not essential).
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Is organised, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's education and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.