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Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education? Zest Education is working with a number of fantastic primary schools across Derby and the surrounding areas who are looking for skilled Teaching Assistants to start in September 2025.
These schools are committed to helping every child reach their full potential, and they need enthusiastic, experienced Teaching Assistants to join their teams.
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons.
Working with children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to provide tailored support.
Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Assisting with classroom management and lesson preparation.
Supporting pupils with additional learning needs to ensure they have equal access to the curriculum.
To be considered for this role, you must:
Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Have previous experience working in a primary school setting.
Demonstrate excellent communication, patience, and organisational skills.
Show initiative and flexibility in supporting children across a range of abilities and needs.
Be committed to making a difference in children’s learning and development.
Competitive rates of pay tailored to your experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for long-term and day-to-day placements in your local area.
Access to a supportive and friendly team of consultants who genuinely care about your career.
The chance to work with inspiring schools who value the contribution of their support staff.
If you’re a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to start a rewarding new role in September, we’d love to hear from you. Let us help you find the perfect role in a school where you can truly make a difference.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@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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