Hours: Full time 08:00-15:30pm
Contract: ASAP Until July 2026 initially
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team. You will support learning both across the whole class and in small groups, working with individual children including some with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive environment and will contribute to every child making strong progress.
You will have responsibilities such as:
Supporting whole class teaching as directed by the teacher (e.g. aiding transitions, reinforcing instructions)
Running small group or one-to-one interventions (phonics, early reading, number work, language development)
Supporting children with SEND, under the guidance of class teacher / SENCO, adapting resources and strategies
Monitoring and recording children’s progress and reporting to the class teacher
Contributing to planning and preparing resources
Promoting positive behaviour, pastoral support and classroom routines
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive primary school rooted in strong values, caring relationships, and high expectations for all pupils. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every child feels valued and supported. Our Reception / Early Years setting provides a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, enquire and grow, both academically and socially. .
The successful candidate should have:
Experience of working with young children (ideally in Early Years or Key Stage 1)
A good understanding of early reading, phonics, early number skills and child development
Knowledge or willingness to develop understanding of SEN / inclusive practice
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively
Patience, flexibility and a positive, solution-focused mindset
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie at davie@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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