KS2 Teaching Assistant Stoke-on-Trent

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Part-time (between 08:10 and 15:30, days negotiable)
Contract: Temporary (minimum 1 term, with the possibility to extend for the academic year)
Salary: £89-£95 / per day

Zest Education is proud to be working in close partnership with a well-regarded and centrally located primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 classroom starting in September 2025.

This school, rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted, is known for its welcoming environment, supportive leadership team, and commitment to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum. With a strong emphasis on creativity, inclusion, and personal development, pupils benefit from regular opportunities for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Staff are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate, and continuously develop in their roles.

The Role

The successful candidate will play an essential role in the daily life of a KS2 classroom. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help deliver lessons, provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, and contribute to creating a positive, focused atmosphere for learning.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting classroom activities and lesson delivery

• Helping to differentiate tasks to meet individual learning needs

• Providing one-to-one support to pupils, including those with additional needs

• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement

• Assisting with the preparation of teaching resources and displays

• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a teaching assistant who thrives in a dynamic classroom setting and is committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

Why This School?

• Rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted with strong leadership and staff development

• Creative, inclusive, and engaging curriculum

• Friendly, supportive staff team with strong community values

• Stoke-on-Trent location with easy access by public transport

• On-site parking available for staff

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants or those with relevant classroom-based qualifications (Level 2/3 preferred)

• A caring and proactive approach to working with children

• Confidence in supporting Key Stage 2 learners

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

If you are a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in a nurturing and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@zesteducation.co.uk 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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