• Teaching Assistant
  • Stafford
  • £89- £95 Per Day
  • Job Area: Stafford

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 4 Class

Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 4 Class

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £89- £95 Per Day (dependent on experience)
Agency: Zest Education

Zest Education is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stafford who are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their Year 4 class. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

You will be providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil in Year 4 who requires additional help with their learning and social development. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo, you’ll support the pupil’s individual needs, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and enjoy their time at school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support a Year 4 pupil on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day.

  • Assist with classroom activities, interventions, and targeted learning programmes.

  • Encourage the child’s independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents.

  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews of progress.

About You

  • Experience working with children in a primary setting (Key Stage 2 preferred).

  • Knowledge of supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN experience desirable).

  • A patient, compassionate, and encouraging attitude.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

  • A genuine passion for education and child development.

What Zest Education Offers

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.

  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in supportive schools.

If you are a nurturing, proactive individual who enjoys helping children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at Evem@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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Job Details

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Stafford
  • £89- £95 Per Day
  • Job Area: Stafford

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

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