KS1 Teaching Assistant – Tamworth
Start Date: May 2026
Contract: Until the end of the academic year (with potential extension)
Location: Tamworth
Rate of pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Zest Education is proud to be working with a welcoming and community-focused primary school in the heart of Tamworth. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, supportive leadership team, and strong commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With bright, well-resourced classrooms and a friendly staff team, this is a fantastic environment for a Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join the school starting in May 2026. This is a full-time position running until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of continuing into the next academic year for the right candidate.
You will be supporting children across Key Stage 1, working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities, provide targeted support, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment. Your role may include:
* Supporting whole-class learning
* Working with small groups or individual pupils
* Assisting with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy
* Helping to manage behaviour positively and consistently
* Preparing resources and contributing to classroom organisation
* Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about helping children thrive.
Preferred qualifications & experience:
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)
* Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
* Understanding of KS1 curriculum and early learning development
Key skills of an effective Teaching Assistant:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
* Ability to follow instructions and use initiative
* Confidence supporting learning across different ability levels
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
What Zest Education Can Offer You
* A competitive rate of pay
* Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced team
* Access to further opportunities in Tamworth and surrounding areas
* A chance to build long-term relationships with local schools
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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