Website Zest Education
Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Swadlincote
Location: Swadlincote
Start Date: October 2025
End Date: December 2025 (End of Autumn Term)
Contract Type: Full-time (Temporary)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Swadlincote, who are looking to appoint a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant. This full-time position is set to begin in October 2025 and will continue until the end of the autumn term.
This Swadlincote-based school is at the centre of a thriving local community and is committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education for all children. The staff work collaboratively to ensure that every pupil feels safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential. Creativity, curiosity, and kindness are values that are celebrated throughout the school.
The school prides itself on its warm atmosphere, strong leadership, and its dedication to nurturing pupils’ academic and personal development.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an integral part of the classroom, supporting the teacher and pupils throughout the school day. Responsibilities will include:
Providing targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, including those with special educational needs.
Assisting the class teacher with the preparation of learning activities and resources.
Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a calm, focused learning environment.
Supporting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
Helping with daily classroom routines and administrative tasks as needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and caring professional who enjoys making a difference in children’s lives.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (preferred).
Previous experience working in a primary school setting, ideally across Key Stages 1 and/or 2.
A calm, patient, and encouraging approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your initiative when needed.
A good understanding of child development and the national curriculum.
Confidence in supporting children with additional or complex needs.
Competitive rates of pay.
A dedicated consultant who understands your needs and career goals.
Opportunities to gain experience across different school environments.
Access to training and CPD to support your continued development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and are passionate about supporting young learners, we want to hear from you.
Apply today through Zest Education and join a school community that values your skills and dedication.
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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