Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Cannock
September Start | Full Academic Year | Flexible Working Available
Zest Education is delighted to be working on behalf of a vibrant and welcoming secondary school in Cannock, who are currently looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about education and eager to support young people on their learning journey. Whether you’re seeking to build your experience or step into a long-term role, this position offers flexibility, professional growth, and real impact.
Flexible working days – fit your work around your schedule
Competitive daily pay, based on qualifications and experience
A healthy work-life balance, with flexible start/finish times
Join a team of supportive and experienced staff
Potential for career progression, including teacher training pathways
A minimum of 20 days’ recent experience working with students in Key Stages 3–5
A clear passion for education and helping young people thrive
A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Confidence in managing classroom behaviour and dynamics
The ability to provide focused, 1:1 student support when required
Excellent organisation and adaptability to support lesson delivery
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking school environment where your contributions will be genuinely valued.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Lauren at lauren@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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