Part-Time 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil at a welcoming primary school in Burton. This part-time Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children individually, especially those with SEN or additional needs.

Location: Burton
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Part-Time, Mornings only
Salary: Competitive


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 support to a pupil in the classroom.

  • Assist with academic tasks, social skills, and personal development.

  • Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and resources.

  • Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour.


Experience Required

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally 1:1 support.

  • Experience working with pupils with SEN or additional needs is desirable.

  • Patience, empathy, and excellent teamwork skills.


Why Join Zest Education?

  • Part-time Teaching Assistant role mornings only.

  • Competitive pay and full support from Zest Education.

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s learning.

  • Work in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burton.


If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a 1:1, part-time role in Burton starting January 2026, apply now to make a real impact!

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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