KS1 Teaching Assistant

Employer: Zest Education

Location: Near Cannock, Staffordshire

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

About the School

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a warm and welcoming primary school located just outside Cannock. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, supportive staff team, and strong community relationships. Because the school values creativity and collaboration, teachers work closely together to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum. As a result, pupils feel safe, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

The Role

We are seeking a committed KS1 Teaching Assistant to join the school in September 2026, for the remainder of the Autumn term, with the possibility of extension depending on the school needs.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups to help them progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, organised classroom environment.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Participate in wider school life, including enrichment activities and events.

By stepping into this position, you will play an active role in shaping young learners’ early education and helping them build strong foundations for the future.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting children’s learning. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
• Have experience working with children, particularly within a primary school setting.
• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Stay organised and manage tasks efficiently throughout the school day.
• Adapt creatively to meet a range of learning needs.
• Approach challenges with patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude.

With these skills, you will thrive in a busy KS1 classroom and make a meaningful impact on pupils’ development.

What Zest Education Offers

When you join Zest Education, you gain access to a wide range of opportunities. We offer:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team.
• Access to further placements in Cannock and surrounding areas.

If you are passionate about supporting KS1 pupils and ready to join a friendly, supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and take the next step in your teaching assistant career.

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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