1:1 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education have an exciting opportunity for a part-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant who are passionate about working in key stage 1 to join a lovely school in Tamworth. This position is due to start as soon as possible and will run until the end of the academic year.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a specific student in a Year 1 class. Your primary responsibility will be to provide individualised support to the student, helping them develop their knowledge and skills across various subjects. You will collaborate with the class teacher to plan and implement tailored learning activities, ensuring that the student’s educational needs are met.

The lovely school pride themselves on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where every student is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. The 4-11 school look to deliver a first-class education to all pupils along with providing all learners with essential life skills. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:
-Assisting the student with classwork and homework assignments, providing additional explanations and guidance as needed.
-Monitoring and tracking the student’s progress, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to address any challenges.
-Promoting independent learning and fostering a positive learning environment for the student.
-Collaborating with the class teacher and other professionals to create individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure effective communication and coordination

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced teaching assistant who possesses the following qualities:
– Relevant qualifications and experience in supporting students with additional learning needs.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
– Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
– Ability to adapt teaching approaches and strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.
– Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage resources and maintain accurate records.

At our school, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where every student is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Ellie at elliemorley@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC 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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