Day-to-Day Teaching Assistant – Penkridge

Day-to-Day Teaching Assistant – Penkridge

• Location: Stafford

• Start Date: September 2025

• Hours: Flexible (full- or part-time options available)

• Contract: Day-to-day / Temporary supply

• Salary: Competitive daily rate (based on experience and qualifications) £89-£95 /Per Day

Zest Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply work across a range of welcoming primary schools in and around Penkridge. These flexible roles are ideal for experienced TAs or those newer to the role, offering a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, gain varied school experience, or maintain a better work-life balance while making a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning.

Our partner schools are supportive, inclusive, and child-centred, with a strong focus on creating nurturing environments where every child can thrive. As a supply TA, you’ll become an important part of the school day—whether you’re supporting small groups, assisting with class activities, or providing one-to-one help to pupils who need extra support.

What to Expect from the Role:

Each day will bring something different, as you’ll be working across a range of classes and age groups depending on school needs. You may be asked to support in Key Stage 1 or 2, assisting with lesson delivery, behaviour management, or SEND support.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in class to access learning and stay engaged

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom routines

• Working one-to-one or in small groups with children who need extra help

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND or EAL

• Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment

• Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour

While the role is day-to-day, many schools look for consistent cover, offering you the chance to build rapport with staff and pupils over time.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school setting

• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting learning

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work flexibly across different year groups and school environments

• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 TA) are desirable but not essential

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to gain more classroom experience, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. A passion for supporting young learners and a willingness to get involved is key.

What Zest Education Offers:

• Flexible assignments that work around your availability and preferences

• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports your career goals

• Access to a wide network of primary schools across Penkridge

• Weekly pay with competitive daily rates

• The potential to transition into long-term or permanent TA roles

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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