Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Job Type: Part-Time (flexible morning or afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday)
Start Date: September 2025 
Pay: £89–£95 per day (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Ongoing – Term Time Only

About the Role

Zest Education is currently working closely with a nurturing and community-focused primary school in Stoke-on-Trent that is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s education, whether you are experienced or looking to gain more hands-on school experience.

This is a long-term, part-time role with flexible working hours (mornings or afternoons), making it a great opportunity for those seeking a better work-life balance or who have other commitments during the day.

Key Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 depending on your experience and school needs.

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs (SEN) and small group interventions.

• Help with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.

• Support pupils in achieving their learning goals through targeted interventions in reading, writing, and numeracy.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure the well-being and safety of all pupils.

• Offer emotional support and encouragement to build pupils’ confidence and engagement.

• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress and adapt strategies where necessary.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, tutoring, or childcare setting (essential).

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent (desirable but not essential).

• A calm, approachable, and professional manner.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards children of all abilities.

• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to child welfare.

What We Offer at Zest Education

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule.

• Opportunities for long-term placements or future permanent roles.

• A chance to work in diverse, inclusive, and supportive school environments.

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@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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