🌟 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Burton 🌟

Location: Burton, Staffordshire

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Spring Term (with potential extension)

About the School 🏫

Zest Education proudly partners with a welcoming primary school in Burton that places children’s learning and wellbeing at the centre of its mission. The school not only delivers a broad and creative curriculum but also fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve. Furthermore, the leadership team actively supports staff development, while teachers collaborate closely to share best practices. As a result, pupils grow in confidence, resilience, and curiosity, making the school a vibrant place to learn and work.

The Role ✨

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school from January 2026 for the Spring Term, with the possibility of extension.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide targeted support for pupils in small groups and one‑to‑one sessions.
• Encourage positive behaviour while maintaining classroom organisation.
• Create a stimulating environment that promotes learning and progress.
• Contribute to wider school initiatives and community events.

By stepping into this position, you will actively shape children’s learning experiences and help them reach their full potential.

The Ideal Candidate 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine passion for education. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience working with children in schools or childcare settings.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Organise tasks efficiently and manage time well.
• Adapt creatively to meet diverse learning needs.
• Approach challenges with positivity and resilience.

With these qualities, you will thrive in a busy classroom and make a lasting impact on young learners.

What Zest Education Offers 💼

When you join Zest Education, you gain more than just one placement—you open the door to ongoing opportunities. We provide:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Access to further placements in Burton and surrounding areas.
• Guidance from a supportive consultant.
• Connections to schools across Staffordshire.

Apply now to make a difference to the lives of children in this Burton 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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