3/4 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This is a full-time role supporting pupils within a Year 3/4 class, available to start as soon as possible and continuing until Christmas 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping children succeed and wants to become part of a supportive and inclusive school community.

About the Role

As a Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the classroom. You will provide assistance to individual pupils and small groups, helping children stay engaged, build confidence, and make progress across the curriculum.

In addition, you will help create a positive learning environment where pupils feel supported and motivated to achieve their best. The school is looking for someone who can build strong relationships with children and contribute positively to the wider school team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 3/4 classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Encourage pupils to remain focused and engaged during lessons.
• Support children with varying abilities and learning needs.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children.
• Be patient, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils within Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities to work in supportive local schools.
• Straightforward and supportive registration process.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at [email removed] or ‘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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