Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Lichfield
Start Date: September 2026 (for duration of the first term, with potential for extension)

Rate of pay: £92.65 - £100 per day

Zest Education is excited to recruit on behalf of a vibrant and well-respected primary school located in the heart of Lichfield. The school offers a warm, nurturing atmosphere where children feel confident and eager to learn. Moreover, its strong community values and dedicated leadership team create an environment where both staff and pupils can flourish. As a result, this opportunity is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

We are looking for a committed full-time Teaching Assistant who can join the school starting in September 2026 for the remainder of the academic term. You will support teaching and learning throughout the full term, and the role may extend beyond this period depending on the school’s needs. From the outset, you will work closely with class teachers, and you will actively contribute to pupils’ progress by delivering targeted support and encouraging a positive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons as well as small-group activities
• Working with the teacher to plan and deliver engaging learning tasks
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping maintain a calm, focused classroom
• Supporting children with additional needs so they can fully participate in lessons
• Preparing resources and helping ensure daily routines run smoothly

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent course
• Experience working with children, preferably in a primary school setting
• A proactive attitude and a strong commitment to pupil development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Patience, empathy, and an understanding of individual learning needs
• Flexibility, reliability, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s education

What Zest Education Can Offer

Zest Education not only provides a competitive rate of pay but also offers access to further exciting opportunities throughout Lichfield and the surrounding areas. In addition, our friendly and supportive consultants are always on hand to guide you through your placement and help you progress in your career.

If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant looking to take their next step, we encourage you to apply today. Join Zest Education and begin a rewarding journey in a fantastic Lichfield primary school.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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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