Website Zest Education
Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Until December 2025 (end of autumn term)
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Zest Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, currently seeking a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2025 through to the end of the autumn term.
This well-regarded school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and dedication to delivering high-quality education to all pupils. The school fosters a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the primary phase, working closely with classroom teachers to help deliver engaging and effective lessons. You may be required to work with small groups or individual pupils, including those with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Assist the teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences
Provide targeted support to pupils, both 1:1 and in small groups
Help maintain an inclusive, safe, and positive classroom environment
Support the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays
Monitor and encourage pupil progress and engagement
Promote positive behaviour and foster student wellbeing
Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred)
Recent experience working with primary-aged children
Good understanding of primary curriculum and child development
A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to learning support
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Competitive daily rates of pay
Access to local opportunities in schools across Staffordshire
A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement
Opportunities for further work following the end of the autumn term
If you’re an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a short-term opportunity in a fantastic primary setting, we want to hear from you!
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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