🌟 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Cannock 🌟

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Spring Term (with potential extension)

About the School 🏫

Zest Education partners with a vibrant primary school in Cannock that thrives on creativity and community spirit. The school welcomes every child with warmth and encourages them to grow both academically and personally. Moreover, the leadership team actively supports staff wellbeing, while teachers consistently deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity. As a result, pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their best.

The Role ✨

We are now seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school in January 2026. You will work throughout the Spring Term, and the school may extend the role beyond this period.

In this position, you will:

• Support teachers as they deliver dynamic lessons.
• Guide pupils through one‑to‑one and small group activities.
• Maintain classroom organisation and encourage positive behaviour.
• Create a stimulating environment that promotes learning.
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities and the wider school community.

By stepping into this role, you will directly impact children’s progress and help shape their educational journey.

The Ideal Candidate 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

We are looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for education. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience working with children in schools or childcare settings.
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Organise tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Adapt creatively to meet diverse learning needs.
• Approach challenges with positivity and resilience.

With these qualities, you will thrive in a busy classroom and make a lasting difference.

What Zest Education Offers 💼

When you join Zest Education, you gain more than just a role—you open the door to ongoing opportunities. We provide:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Access to further placements in Cannock and surrounding areas.
• Guidance from a supportive consultant
• Connections to primary schools across Staffordshire.

Through these benefits, you can continue to develop your skills and expand your experience.

Apply now! ⭐

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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