Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a part-time Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Tamworth. This rewarding opportunity is due to start after October half term and offers 25 hours per week.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in their learning and development, helping to create an engaging, inclusive and positive classroom environment. This role would suit an enthusiastic and caring individual who is passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

The Role

  • Part-time Teaching Assistant position
  • 25 hours per week
  • Based in Tamworth
  • Starting after October half term
  • Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
  • Working with individual pupils and small groups
  • Assisting with classroom activities and interventions
  • Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence and independence
  • Supporting the social and emotional development of pupils

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
  • Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive, patient and proactive approach
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Dedicated local consultant support
  • Opportunities in schools across Staffordshire and the West Midlands
  • Long-term and permanent career opportunities
  • Straightforward registration process
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you are a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or experienced classroom support professional looking for a part-time role in Tamworth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this fantastic opportunity starting after October half term.

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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