Primary Supply Teaching Assistants

ZEST EDUCATION LTD · Birmingham, West Midlands

Primary Supply Teaching Assistants at ZEST EDUCATION LTD, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a part-time role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Part-time
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
4 Nov 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=59103

About the role

Primary Supply Teaching Assistant – Alum Rock

Location: Alum Rock, Birmingham
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Day-to-Day Supply
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: Immediate
Setting: Primary Schools

Supply Teaching Assistants Wanted

Are you an experienced  Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Alum Rock?

We are looking for reliable and caring Primary Supply Teaching Assistants to work across local primary schools.

We have a range of opportunities available.

You can choose from:

  • Full-time Teaching Assistant jobs
  • Part-time Teaching Assistant jobs
  • Day-to-day supply work
  • Flexible classroom support roles

Working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm.

The Role

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and pupils in the classroom.

Your day may include:

  • Supporting pupils during lessons.
  • Helping children with classwork.
  • Working with small groups.
  • Supporting reading, writing and maths.
  • Helping pupils stay focused.
  • Supporting classroom activities.
  • Helping children who need extra support.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour.
  • Supporting the class teacher.
  • Helping with daily classroom routines.
  • Creating a positive learning environment.

Every school day can be different.

You may work across different year groups and primary schools.

Experience Required

You must have previous experience working with children.

You must also have a minimum of 3 months’ experience working in a classroom setting.

This experience can be from a:

  • Primary school.
  • Secondary school.
  • Nursery or early years setting.
  • Special educational needs setting.
  • Other suitable education setting.

We are looking for people who feel confident working in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

A teaching or childcare qualification is preferred but not essential.

Relevant qualifications may include:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification.
  • Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
  • Childcare qualification.
  • Early Years qualification.
  • Education-related qualification.

Your classroom experience is important.

About You

We want to hear from Teaching Assistants who are:

  • Reliable.
  • Caring.
  • Patient.
  • Friendly.
  • Confident.
  • Flexible.
  • Hardworking.
  • Good with children.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in different classrooms.

You should be able to build a positive relationship with pupils quickly.

You should also be ready to support teachers and follow school instructions.

Why Choose Supply Work?

Supply Teaching Assistant work can give you more flexibility.

You can choose the type of work that suits you.

Whether you want full-time, part-time or day-to-day supply work, we may have an opportunity for you.

It is also a great way to gain experience in different schools.

You can build your classroom experience while supporting children with their learning.

Job Details

Job Title: Supply Teaching Assistant
Location: Alum Rock, Birmingham
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Day-to-Day Supply
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Experience: Minimum 3 months’ classroom experience required
Childcare Experience: Required
Qualifications: Preferred but not essential
Setting: Primary Schools
Start: Immediate

Apply Today

If you have at least 3 months of classroom experience and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role, part-time work or flexible day-to-day supply work, we have opportunities available.

Apply today for Supply Teaching Assistant jobs in Alum Rock, Birmingham.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chloe 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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

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Reference: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=59103 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via ZEST EDUCATION LTD

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