Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Dedicated consultant

Local area opportunities

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support a primary class in Tamworth. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher to deliver engaging activities, support reading, writing and numeracy, and help foster a safe, stimulating learning environment for early learners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, possess strong communication skills and demonstrate a patient, positive approach with a focus on safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Ability to support reading, writing and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning activities alongside the teacher.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as needed.
• Help create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm for early learning

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Tamworth

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Full Term (Autumn term), with strong potential for extension

Rate of pay: £92.63 - £100 per day

Zest Education is excited to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a warm and welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This school blends a nurturing ethos with a vibrant community spirit, and it actively promotes creativity, curiosity, and play‑based learning. As a result, children receive a confident, engaging start to their education.

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high‑quality lesson support. You will:

• Deliver engaging learning activities alongside the teacher
• Support children with reading, writing, and numeracy
• Help create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support as needed
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, and you should already have experience working with children. Additionally, you will bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Effective behaviour‑management strategies
• The ability to collaborate well with colleagues
• Creativity and enthusiasm for early learning
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and child development

What Zest Education can Offer

Moreover, Zest Education provides:

• A competitive rate of pay
• Consistent support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to further opportunities in the local area
• The chance to work in friendly and rewarding school settings

If you are passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.