Teaching Assistant

7 days ago


Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Zest Education Full time

Full-Time Teaching Assistant - Burton Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-time, until end of Spring term Salary: Competitive Join a Supportive and Dynamic Primary School in Burton Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Burton upon Trent. This is a full-time position, starting in the new year for the duration of the academic term, with the opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom every day. This forward-thinking school is proud of its inclusive and community-focused ethos. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive, engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The school promotes creativity, respect, and a love of learning throughout all year groups. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range. Your role will involve providing both one-to-one and small-group support, helping to create engaging learning experiences, and ensuring all children have the opportunity to succeed. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities Providing targeted support to pupils who need additional help Encouraging children's participation, confidence, and independence Preparing resources and maintaining an organised classroom environment Assisting with assessments and reporting pupil progress to teaching staff This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their classroom experience and be part of a warm, welcoming school community. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare Experienced in working with primary-aged children Positive, proactive, and adaptable in their approach Confident supporting pupils of varying abilities Able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents Passionate about helping children reach their full potential What Zest Education Offers A competitive rate of pay Local opportunities across Burton and surrounding areas A friendly, experienced team that values your skills and experience If you're a committed Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in Burton, we'd love to hear from you. If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, '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. We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too #J-18808-Ljbffr



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