KS1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Zest Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Burton upon Trent from September.

This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1. The school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young learners develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

About the Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils both in the classroom and through small group activities. You will play an important role in helping children build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social development.

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience working with young children who is looking to make a positive impact in a primary school setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1.
  • Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
  • Support pupils in developing literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour.
  • Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
  • Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff.
  • Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

  • Have experience working with children in a primary school, nursery, or childcare setting.
  • Be patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
  • Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning.
  • Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we are committed to placing exceptional education professionals into rewarding roles across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
  • Access to a variety of local school opportunities.
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development.
  • A straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a KS1 Teaching Assistant job in Burton upon Trent and are available to work 30 hours per week from September, we’d love to hear from you.

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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