🌟 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Swadlincote 🌟

Location: Swadlincote

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Spring Term (with potential extension)

About the School 🏫

Zest Education is proud to work with a welcoming primary school in Swadlincote that places children at the heart of everything it does. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. Teachers deliver creative lessons that spark curiosity, while the leadership team actively promotes staff wellbeing. Together, they create a vibrant community where every child can thrive academically and socially.

The Role ✨

We are looking for a motivated Teaching Assistant to join the school from January 2026. You will work throughout the Spring Term, and the school may extend the role depending on future needs.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Provide targeted support for pupils in small groups and one‑to‑one sessions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain classroom organisation.
• Contribute to a stimulating learning environment that inspires progress.
• Take part in wider school activities and community events.

By joining the team, you will play an active role in shaping children’s learning experiences and supporting their success.

The Ideal Candidate 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

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

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

With these skills, you will thrive in a busy classroom and make a lasting impact.

What Zest Education Offers 💼

When you join Zest Education, you gain access to more than just one placement. We provide:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Opportunities for ongoing work in Swadlincote and surrounding areas.
• Guidance from a supportive team that values your career development.
• Connections to both primary and secondary schools across the local areas.

Through these opportunities, you can continue to grow your skills and expand your experience.

Apply Now! 🚀

If you are ready to inspire young learners and contribute to a thriving school community, apply today with Zest Education. Take the next step in your teaching assistant career and join us this January.

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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