Website Zest Education
📍 Location: Burntwood
📅 Start Date: September 2025 – Until End of October Half Term (with potential for extension)
💼 Position Type: Full-time / Temporary (with possible long-term opportunity)
Zest Education is proud to be working with a welcoming and nurturing primary school in the Burntwood area, and we are looking to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support in the classroom from September until the end of the October half term, with the possibility of an extension.
This is a vibrant and inclusive primary school that prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment for both pupils and staff. With a strong leadership team and a clear commitment to raising pupil achievement, the school offers a caring and creative atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. It is well-resourced, values teamwork, and maintains excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the class teacher and helping pupils to engage in their learning. Your duties will include:
Supporting small groups or individual pupils with their learning activities.
Assisting the teacher with classroom management and preparation of resources.
Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Supporting pupils with additional needs, ensuring they are fully integrated into the class.
Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress and development.
This role would suit someone who is confident, patient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred) or equivalent.
Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
A genuine interest in child development and education.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Competitive daily rates of pay.
A supportive, experienced team that puts educators first.
Access to a range of opportunities in local schools.
Ongoing guidance and career support throughout your placement.
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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