Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected educational agency in Stafford seeks a Teaching Assistant to support learning across primary stages. You'll assist the class teacher, work with pupils individually and in groups, and help create an inclusive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing professional development

Access to various roles in local schools

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities to impact children's lives

Qualifications

• Must hold an enhanced DBS or permit processing.
• Recent school or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to provide references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom tasks.
• Supporting pupils with their learning in groups and 1:1.
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging social and emotional development.
• Liaising with staff and parents to support pupil progress.

Skills

Experience working with children

Nurturing attitude

Communication skills

Understanding of primary education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

Zest Education is working with a well-regarded, welcoming primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to nurturing every child's academic and personal development. The leadership team is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where both pupils and staff feel valued and supported.

Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across either EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2, depending on your experience and interests. You will assist the class teacher, work with small groups, and support individual pupils to help them reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom tasks
• Supporting pupils with their learning, both in groups and 1:1
• Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging social and emotional development
• Liaising with staff and parents to support pupil progress

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
• A good understanding of primary education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)

What you'll get from Zest Education

• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you every step of the way
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Access to a wide range of roles across local schools
• Competitive rates of pay
• A chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives

How to apply

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.

Safeguarding and requirements

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.

Additional information

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.