Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Burton-upon-Trent Primary School

Start Date: November 2025
Location: Burton-upon-Trent
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (until end of term)
Salary: Competitive daily rate (based on qualifications and experience)

Zest Education is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Burton-upon-Trent, starting November 2025. This is a full-time role continuing until the end of the term, with the potential for further opportunities.

🏫 About the Primary School:

This well-regarded Burton primary school is known for its inclusive, community-focused ethos. It offers a welcoming and engaging environment where both pupils and staff thrive. The school encourages creativity, confidence, and academic progress in all its learners, making it a fantastic setting for a Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully.

🎯 Teaching Assistant Role Overview:

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ learning across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2. The role includes:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lessons

• Helping manage behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting classroom activities and pupil engagement

• Creating a safe, inclusive learning environment

✅ Ideal Candidate – Skills & Experience:

We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual with:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)

• Previous experience supporting children in a school or educational setting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A patient, caring, and proactive attitude

• Strong behaviour management strategies

• A genuine desire to help children reach their full potential

💼 Why Work with Zest Education?

• Competitive pay – among the best rates in the area

• Long-term and short-term roles across Burton and surrounding areas

• Personalised support from our experienced team

• Opportunities for further development and permanent placements

• Weekly pay and straightforward registration process

📢 Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to step into a rewarding education role, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Zest Education team and make a real impact in a fantastic Burton-upon-Trent primary school.

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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