At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and pupils in creating positive learning experiences.
- Company: Zest Education, dedicated to supporting education professionals.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and dedicated support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities across Staffordshire with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
Primary Teaching Assistants Required Across Staffordshire
Locations: Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, and surrounding areas
Positions Available: Full-time, Part-time, Day-to-Day and Long-Term Roles
Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning and development? Zest Education is looking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of primary schools across Staffordshire and South Derbyshire.
About the Schools
Zest Education works in partnership with a wide range of primary schools, from small village schools to larger multi-form entry settings. Each school offers its own unique environment, but all share a commitment to providing high-quality education and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
Our partner schools are looking for Teaching Assistants who can help create positive learning experiences, support pupil progress, and contribute to welcoming and inclusive classroom environments.
The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers and pupils within the classroom. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities
- Working with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development
- Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
- Assisting with the preparation of learning resources and classroom materials
- Supporting pupils with varying abilities and educational needs
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Promoting pupils' confidence, independence, and wellbeing
- Supporting children's social, emotional, and academic development
Requirements
- Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, coaching, youth work, tutoring, or similar setting
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, patient, and caring approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Why Work with Zest Education?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
- A variety of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term assignments
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
- Access to further opportunities across Staffordshire and South Derbyshire
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build on your existing experience working with children, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and discover exciting Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities across Staffordshire.
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.
Teaching Assistants in Tamworth employer: Zest Education
Zest Education is an exceptional employer for Primary Teaching Assistants, offering a supportive and flexible work environment across Staffordshire. With competitive pay rates, a variety of assignments, and dedicated consultant support, we empower our staff to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in local schools. Join us to enjoy the benefits of professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to children's learning and development in diverse educational settings.
