Part-time Upper Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting for an upper key stage two teaching assistant to work at a primary school in Stafford. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to fill the role of a part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant for Year Six. This role may involve occasional cover.

This primary is a highly successful school situated on the outskirts of Stafford in a rural environment. It is an extremely welcoming and inclusive Church of England School that celebrates diversity. Their vision reflects the strong commitment to the Christian principles which are at the heart of all that they do.

Staff are highly committed and passionate about their roles, ensuring the very best outcomes for all of children. The school are constantly praised by visitors for the high standard of learning and behaviour within all classes. The school is extremely well-supported by parents, governors and the Parish.

During the most recent Ofsted inspection, the Primary was rated as continuing to be outstanding.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of all children, we would love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will:

demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders

contribute to the wider school vision and values

demonstrate the drive, self-motivation and ambition to develop the role in order to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND

have excellent time-management and organisational skills

have a proactive and flexible approach that includes involvement in wider school life

demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and behaviour.

demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

show the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to an individual’s needs.

accept advice, follow instruction when necessary and offer support when required.

have a positive and effective presence within the classroom

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support:

Assist the teacher in delivering lessons and activities.

Work in collaboration with the class teacher to have an effective impact upon behaviour, progress and social and emotional development.

With the support of appropriate staff in school, plan for and provide individual and small-group support to children.

Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

Contribute to the positive, supportive and challenging culture of the classroom.

Contribute to the wider life of school.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@zesteducation.co.uk 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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