Website Zest Education
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Contract Type: Full-time / Fixed-term (January – end of term, with potential for extension)
Start Date: After Christmas
Salary: Competitive rates of pay (dependent on experience)
Zest Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and nurturing primary school in Swadlincote, well known for its inclusive environment and strong sense of community. The school encourages every child to develop a love for learning through creativity, curiosity, and confidence.
Led by a dedicated and supportive leadership team, the school provides a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere for both pupils and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a positive impact and grow professionally in a school that values its people.
We are looking for a motivated and caring Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Key Stage 1 team from January until the end of the term, with the possibility of the role continuing beyond this period.
In this position, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ learning, help deliver engaging lessons, and encourage children to reach their full potential. You will also provide targeted one-to-one or small group support, helping pupils build confidence and strengthen their skills.
Key responsibilities:
Assist the Year 2 teacher with lesson delivery and daily classroom activities
Support pupils to stay engaged and motivated throughout lessons
Prepare and organise learning materials and classroom displays
Deliver focused interventions to help pupils make progress
Observe and record pupil progress, reporting back to the class teacher
Promote positive behaviour and ensure the wellbeing of all pupils
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual who genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting their educational journey.
You’ll ideally have:
A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – preferred
Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting learning
Strong organisation and initiative
When you work with Zest Education, you’ll join a team that values your skills and supports your career goals. We offer:
Competitive rates of pay, tailored to your experience
Exciting local opportunities across Swadlincote and surrounding areas
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Support from a dedicated and friendly education team throughout your placement
If you’re a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant ready for a rewarding role in a supportive Year 2 classroom, we’d 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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