Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Year 5 & 6 (Full Time, Long Term)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Zest Education is working closely with a supportive and forward-thinking primary school in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to work across Year 5 and Year 6. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting upper KS2 pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning across Year 5 and Year 6, working alongside experienced class teachers.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions and 1:1 support, including preparation for SATs.
• Assist with core subjects, particularly upper-KS2 literacy and numeracy.
• Help maintain a focused, positive, and structured learning environment.
• Support behaviour management, classroom routines, and general organisation.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with KS2 pupils, ideally in upper KS2.
• Is confident supporting learning in Years 5 and 6.
• Communicates clearly and builds strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Shows resilience, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Is committed to long-term work and helping pupils achieve their best.

Why Work with Zest Education?

• A dedicated consultant who genuinely supports your development.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Long-term stability within a welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

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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