Teaching Assistant – Primary

Full‑Time | Long‑Term | Stafford

October Half Term

Zest Education is proud to be working with a warm, inclusive mainstream primary school in Stafford that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full‑time, long‑term basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, confident working with SEN pupils, and committed to making a meaningful impact in the classroom.

About the School

This Stafford primary school is known for its strong community values, nurturing environment, and commitment to inclusive education. Staff work collaboratively, behaviour is well‑managed, and pupils are encouraged to develop independence, resilience, and a love of learning.

You will be joining a supportive team that values professional development and welcomes proactive, positive practitioners.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support — Assist the class teacher in delivering high‑quality lessons across the curriculum.
• SEN Provision — Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech & language needs, and SEMH.
• 1:1 Support — Work closely with identified pupils, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.
• Small‑Group Interventions — Deliver structured programmes in phonics, reading, writing, or maths to help close learning gaps.
• Pastoral Care — Promote emotional wellbeing, model positive behaviour, and help pupils develop social skills.
• Collaboration — Work alongside teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
• Record‑Keeping — Contribute to progress notes, behaviour logs, and intervention tracking where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a primary school or similar educational setting
• Understanding of SEN strategies, including de‑escalation, visual supports, and differentiated learning
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
• Ability to commit to a long‑term, full‑time role

If you have experience with ASD support, ADHD strategies, or speech and language interventions, this will be highly valued.

What Zest Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• A dedicated consultant who knows Stafford schools well
• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities
• A supportive, friendly team that values your wellbeing and development

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a classroom support role — you will be a key part of a child’s educational journey. Your patience, encouragement, and consistency can transform a pupil’s confidence, progress, and long‑term outcomes.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and want to join a school where your contribution truly matters, this long‑term TA role in Stafford could be the perfect next step.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and have the SEN experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help a child access the education they deserve.

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