Website Zest Education
Location: Burton upon Trent
Start date: November 2025
Contract: Until the end of the half term (with potential for extension)
Salary: Competitive rates of pay (paid weekly)
Zest Education is delighted to be working with a vibrant and nurturing primary school in Burton upon Trent who are seeking a Teaching Assistant. The school is recognised for its warm, community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to providing an inclusive education for all pupils. With a dedicated leadership team and supportive staff, the school offers an environment where both children and adults thrive. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning — and staff are fully supported in helping them achieve this.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and caring Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join this friendly school from November 2025. The position will continue until the end of the half term, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.
In this role, you will:
Work closely with the class teacher to enhance learning experiences and maintain an engaging classroom environment.
Support small groups and individual pupils to reinforce key learning objectives and promote progress.
Assist in preparing teaching materials, classroom displays, and learning resources.
Encourage positive behaviour and ensure all pupils feel valued and included.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to support every child’s development.
To thrive in this role, you should be:
Level 3 qualified (preferred) in Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification.
Experienced in working with children
Passionate about education and enthusiastic about helping children achieve their best.
Confident in providing focused support in Maths and English.
Patient, adaptable, and able to manage different learning needs effectively.
A strong communicator who works well as part of a team and shows initiative when needed.
At Zest Education, we believe in supporting our staff every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive weekly pay rates that recognise your experience and dedication.
Access to local opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.
Personalised consultant support to help you find roles that suit your skills and goals.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant in Burton looking to make a real difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.
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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