Website Zest Education
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: First half term (potential for extension)
Zest Education is working with a welcoming and well-resourced primary school in Rugeley who are seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team from January 2026 for the duration of the first half term.
This vibrant school is known for its nurturing environment, strong community values, and commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. Staff and pupils alike enjoy a positive, inclusive atmosphere where teamwork, creativity, and enthusiasm are celebrated.
As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons across Key Stage 2. You’ll work with small groups and individual pupils, helping to boost confidence, understanding, and progress in key subjects such as English and Maths.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting classroom activities and lesson delivery
Assisting pupils with additional learning needs
Preparing and organising classroom resources
Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
Providing feedback to the class teacher on pupil progress
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in children’s education and gain valuable experience in a supportive school setting.
We are looking for someone who is:
Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare
Experienced in working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS2
Patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable in approach
Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
Confident in supporting learning across the curriculum
Passionate about making a difference in children’s educational journeys
At Zest Education, we value our candidates and offer:
A competitive rate of pay
Access to further opportunities in your local area
Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced consultants
If you’re a motivated KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Rugeley, we’d love 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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