Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Swadlincote

Start Date: January 2026
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (until the end of the term)
Salary: Competitive daily rate (based on qualifications and experience)

Zest Education is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a warm and welcoming primary school in Swadlincote. This full-time role is to begin in January 2026 and will continue until the end of the term, with the possibility of extension and further opportunities in the local area.

🏫 About the School:

This friendly and inclusive Swadlincote primary school has a strong reputation for supporting children both academically and emotionally. The school promotes a nurturing, child-centred approach where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and engaging learning environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact.

🎯Key Responsibilities:

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional learning needs

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging, accessible lessons

• Assisting in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive learning

• Helping with classroom organisation and preparation of resources

• Fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for all pupils

You’ll be working across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2, depending on the school’s needs.

✅ Ideal Candidate – Skills & Experience:

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about working with children. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence in supporting children of varying needs and abilities

• A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach to working in the classroom

• A genuine interest in contributing to children’s education and well-being

💼 Why Choose Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay

• Access to long-term and short-term teaching assistant roles across Swadlincote and nearby areas

• Ongoing support from our experienced education consultants

• Opportunities for professional development and future placements

• Weekly pay and a simple, transparent registration process

📢 Apply Now
If you’re a dedicated Teaching Assistant or looking to further your experience in a primary school 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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