Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Burton

Location: Burton, Staffordshire

Contract: September 2026 – End of Half Term (with potential extension)

About the School

Zest Education is delighted to partner with a welcoming primary school in Burton that places early years learning at the heart of its mission. The school thrives because of its supportive staff, inclusive ethos, and strong community connections. Moreover, teachers and practitioners collaborate closely to deliver a creative and engaging curriculum, while the leadership team actively promotes staff development. As a result, children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore, making the school a vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join the school starting in September, for the remainder of the half term, with the possibility of extension further into the academic year.

In this role, you will:

• Support children’s development through play‑based and structured activities.
• Work alongside teachers and colleagues to deliver engaging early years provision.
• Encourage positive behaviour while helping children build confidence and social skills.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment that promotes exploration and growth.
• Contribute fully to daily routines and wider school activities.

By stepping into this position, you will actively shape children’s first experiences of education and help them build strong foundations for the future.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine passion for early years education. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (preferred).
• Bring experience working with children, particularly in a nursery or early years setting.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Stay organised and manage tasks efficiently.
• Adapt creatively to meet diverse developmental needs.
• Approach challenges with positivity and resilience.

With these qualities, you will thrive in a busy early years environment and make a lasting impact on young learners.

What Zest Education Offers

When you join Zest Education, you gain more than just a role—you open the door to exciting opportunities. We provide:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team.
• Access to placements in other local schools across Burton and surrounding areas.

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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