Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Burton

Contract: ASAP start – ongoing until the end of the academic year (with the possibility of extension into the new school year)

Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

About the School

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a supportive and well-established primary school in Burton. This welcoming school is recognised for its inclusive ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The leadership team is approachable and committed to maintaining high standards across the school, while also ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for both pupils and staff. The school offers a well-resourced setting with engaging classrooms and outdoor spaces, alongside a collaborative staff team that values teamwork, development, and innovation in teaching and learning.

The Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join this fantastic school as soon as possible, with the role continuing until the end of the academic year and the potential to extend into the new school year.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons


• Working with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning


• Assisting in the preparation of classroom resources and activities


• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development


• Helping to maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment


• Providing additional support to pupils with varying abilities and needs

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)


• Have previous experience working with children, preferably within a primary school setting


• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children’s education and development


• Have a basic understanding of the primary curriculum

Key Skills & Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring, and supportive in their approach


• A strong communicator with both children and adults


• Reliable, punctual, and well-organised


• Adaptable and able to respond to the needs of the classroom


• Proactive and able to use their own initiative


• Committed to helping pupils reach their full potential


• A positive team player who contributes to the wider school community

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education is committed to helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities. We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay


• Opportunities in local and surrounding areas


• Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team


• Access to a wide range of roles to suit your experience and availability

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.

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