KS2 Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant (KS2) – Part-Time

Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school community in Sutton Coldfield. Working within Key Stage 2, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

If you enjoy making a real difference and want to be part of a dedicated team that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and achievement, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a love of learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to supporting children's learning.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Is reliable, adaptable, and positive in their approach.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Childcare, Education, Teaching Assistance, or a related field are desirable.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to work with enthusiastic KS2 learners.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on children's educational journey.

Ready to Inspire Young Minds?

If you are passionate about education and want to help children build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued member of our Sutton Coldfield school community, where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, encourage, and make a difference.

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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