1:1 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently seeking a committed and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant Year 4 to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Moseley. This full-time role begins in January 2026 and will involve working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. You will be working closely with a specific pupil in Year 4. You will need to support their academic, emotional, and social development on a one-to-one basis.

About the school...

This inclusive and nurturing school is dedicated to helping every child achieve their full potential through a rich and engaging curriculum. The school encourages curiosity, ambition, and lifelong learning. As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant Year 4, you’ll play a vital role in helping a pupil access learning, build confidence, and thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities – Year 4 1:1 Teaching Assistant

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Deliver tailored teaching and learning activities designed for an individual pupil.

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Assess the child’s needs and apply appropriate support strategies.

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Encourage independence and self-confidence while maintaining a supportive presence.

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Promote positive behaviour and engagement in all classroom activities.

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Support the class teacher with feedback, record-keeping, and tracking pupil progress.

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Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and collaboration.

Requirements – Year 4 1:1 Teaching Assistant

To be considered for this role, you should:

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Have experience working with children, ideally in a primary or educational setting.

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Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in a relevant subject area.

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Understand the National Curriculum and how to support learning in a Year 4 classroom.

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Hold (or be willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS certificate.

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Demonstrate strong communication skills – both written and verbal.

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Be confident in managing behaviour positively and encouraging student progress.

If you're a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to support a child’s journey through education, this 1:1 Teaching Assistant Year 4 role could be the perfect fit.

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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