Full Class Teaching Assistant
Location: Stafford
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
About the Role
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Stafford to recruit a Level 3 Full Class Teaching Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The role may include working as a Full Class Teaching Assistant
Key Responsibilities
* Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
* Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
* Help create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
* Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
* Contribute to planning, assessment, and classroom organisation under the guidance of the teacher.
* Build strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents to ensure every child thrives.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
* Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
* Has prior experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting.
* Is patient, reliable, and committed to helping children reach their potential.
* Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Can show flexibility to support across year groups.
* Brings enthusiasm and positivity to every school day!
Why Work with Zest Education?
* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
* Access to a range of long-term roles across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
* Competitive pay rates and prompt weekly payments.
* Opportunities for continued professional development.
* A supportive and friendly team who genuinely care about finding the right role for you.
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