Zest Education is currently recruiting for a caring, patient, and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Cannock. This is a full-time opportunity starting in September, supporting a Year 2 pupil with Autism on an ongoing basis.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child receives the support they need to flourish. Consequently, they are seeking a Teaching Assistant who can provide consistency, encouragement, and personalised support throughout the school day.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 2 pupil with Autism, helping them access learning, engage with classroom activities, and develop positive relationships with both peers and staff.
Furthermore, you will support the child through daily routines and transitions, ensuring they feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. By working alongside the class teacher and SENDCO, you will implement tailored strategies that meet the pupil’s individual needs and help them make progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role requires someone who can build a strong and trusting relationship with the child while maintaining a calm, positive, and proactive approach throughout the school day.
The successful applicant will:
At Zest Education, we are passionate about connecting talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities across Staffordshire.
If you are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant job in Cannock and have the skills and dedication to support a Year 2 pupil with Autism, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this rewarding opportunity starting in September 2026.
Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at joanne@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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