Teaching Assistant

A welcoming primary school in Stratford seeks a committed Teaching Assistant for a full‑time September start. You provide calm, structured support in a Year 5 classroom and help pupils stay focused, confident and ready to learn. Moreover, you follow clear guidance from the class teacher to deliver consistent support throughout the day. In addition, you encourage engagement, model positive behaviour and promote steady progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Year 5 classroom support that strengthens daily learning
• Deliver small‑group activities that reinforce key skills
• Offer 1:1 support when required
• Use clear routines to support regulation and reduce anxiety
• Prepare adapted learning tasks for pupils needing extra help
• Support positive behaviour approaches through calm communication
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain consistent provision

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified or experienced Teaching Assistant
• Confidence supporting pupils with varied learning needs
• Clear communication and a patient, nurturing approach
• Ability to follow structured routines and support emotional regulation
• Full‑time Monday to Friday availability from September
• Interest in Stratford‑based roles

Why Choose Zest

Zest learns your strengths and matches you with roles that genuinely suit your experience. Moreover, the team supports you throughout each placement and offers clear, consistent communication. As you settle into your role, Zest provides ongoing guidance to help you feel confident and valued. Ultimately, Zest focuses on long‑term development, ensuring you have the stability and encouragement needed to thrive in a Year 5 classroom.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh 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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