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Teaching Assistant

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£92.6 - £100 Daily
Temporary
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Cannock

Location: Cannock
Contract: ASAP start – ongoing until the end of the academic year (with the possibility of extension after the summer term)
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

About the Setting

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and supportive early years setting in Cannock. This setting is known for its nurturing environment and strong focus on helping children feel safe, valued, and confident in their learning.

With a dedicated and collaborative staff team, the setting promotes a play-based, child-led approach to learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence. The classrooms and outdoor areas are well-resourced, providing engaging opportunities for children to explore and develop key early skills.

The Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to join this welcoming setting as soon as possible. The role will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential to extend after the summer term.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the class teacher and EYFS team in delivering engaging, play-based activities

* Assisting with the preparation and organisation of learning resources

* Supporting children’s social, emotional, and educational development

* Working with small groups and individual pupils

* Helping to observe and monitor children’s progress

* Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

* Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent)

* Have experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting

* Demonstrate a genuine passion for early years education

* Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework

Key Skills & Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

* Caring, patient, and nurturing in their approach

* Enthusiastic and creative with a passion for learning through play

* A strong communicator with both children and adults

* Reliable, organised, and adaptable

* Proactive and able to use initiative

* Committed to supporting each child’s development

* A positive team player who contributes to the wider setting

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education is committed to supporting your career in education. We offer:

* Competitive rates of pay

* Opportunities in Cannock and the surrounding areas

* Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team

* Access to a wide range of roles to suit your availability and career goals

If you are a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Cannock, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too.

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience

Reference: 225162723

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Teaching Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£92.6 - £100 Daily
Temporary
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Cannock

Location: Cannock
Contract: ASAP start – ongoing until the end of the academic year (with the possibility of extension after the summer term)
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

About the Setting

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and supportive early years setting in Cannock. This setting is known for its nurturing environment and strong focus on helping children feel safe, valued, and confident in their learning.

With a dedicated and collaborative staff team, the setting promotes a play-based, child-led approach to learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence. The classrooms and outdoor areas are well-resourced, providing engaging opportunities for children to explore and develop key early skills.

The Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to join this welcoming setting as soon as possible. The role will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential to extend after the summer term.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the class teacher and EYFS team in delivering engaging, play-based activities

* Assisting with the preparation and organisation of learning resources

* Supporting children’s social, emotional, and educational development

* Working with small groups and individual pupils

* Helping to observe and monitor children’s progress

* Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

* Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent)

* Have experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting

* Demonstrate a genuine passion for early years education

* Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework

Key Skills & Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

* Caring, patient, and nurturing in their approach

* Enthusiastic and creative with a passion for learning through play

* A strong communicator with both children and adults

* Reliable, organised, and adaptable

* Proactive and able to use initiative

* Committed to supporting each child’s development

* A positive team player who contributes to the wider setting

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education is committed to supporting your career in education. We offer:

* Competitive rates of pay

* Opportunities in Cannock and the surrounding areas

* Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team

* Access to a wide range of roles to suit your availability and career goals

If you are a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Cannock, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too.

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience
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