Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Burton
Start Date: September 2026 – end of first half term (with the possibility of extension)
Salary: £92.63 – £100 per day

About the School

Zest Education is excited to partner with a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in the heart of Burton. The school offers a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and eager to learn. In addition, the strong community spirit and supportive leadership team create a place where staff can grow and succeed. This setting is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine impact.

The Role

We are looking for a committed full-time Teaching Assistant to start in September. You will support teaching and learning throughout the remainder of the academic year, and the role may extend if the school requires it. From the beginning, you will work closely with class teachers. You will also help pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated.

Your daily duties will include:

• Supporting pupils in whole-class lessons and small groups

• Helping the teacher plan and deliver engaging activities

• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a calm classroom

• Assisting children with additional needs so they can join in fully

• Preparing resources and keeping the classroom organised

The Ideal Candidate

You will bring:

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school

• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Patience, empathy, and an understanding of individual needs

• Flexibility, reliability, and a genuine passion for education

What Zest Education Can Offer

Zest Education offers a competitive rate of pay and regular opportunities across Burton and surrounding areas. Furthermore, our friendly consultants will support you at every stage and help you develop your career.

If you are ready for a rewarding new role, apply today. Join Zest Education and start making a difference in a fantastic Burton primary school.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at [email removed] 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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