Website Zest Education
📍 Location: Swadlincote
📅 Start Date: ASAP – December 2025 (with potential for extension)
💷 Pay: Competitive rate of pay
Zest Education is currently working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Swadlincote, well-regarded for its strong community spirit and commitment to creating a positive, engaging learning environment. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where staff work closely together to ensure every child is given the opportunity to achieve their best.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the school as soon as possible, with the role continuing until the end of December 2025, and a strong possibility of extension. This is a full-time, term-time only position, ideally suited to someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about working with children.
You will support pupils across the classroom and may also work with small groups or individual children to meet specific learning needs, helping to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
Supporting pupils’ learning and helping them stay engaged and focused
Working with individual pupils or small groups to provide targeted support
Helping to manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
Supporting the delivery of personalised learning plans where needed
Promoting a positive, safe and inclusive atmosphere for all pupils
We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who enjoys working with children and is committed to their development and wellbeing.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3) – desirable
Previous experience working in a school or education setting
Understanding of the primary curriculum and how to support it
A current, enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Key Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
Strong team working skills and the ability to follow guidance from teaching staff
Adaptability and initiative
A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning
Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in your local area
Access to CPD and further professional development opportunities
If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference in the classroom and supporting children’s learning, 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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