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Are you a qualified teaching assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Zest Education is currently collaborating with a wonderful school in Tamworth, and they are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual like you to join their team.
As a teaching assistant at this school, you will have the chance to work Monday to Friday, providing support and guidance to students during their educational journey. The school are looking for the successful candidate to work 25 hours spread across the week, you will have ample time to engage with students and contribute to their development
The school prides itself on its commitment to creating a caring and inclusive environment for all students. They believe in providing enriching indoor and outdoor learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of every child. Therefore, if you possess the patience, dedication, and passion required to facilitate a positive learning experience, this role is perfect for you.
Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with the lead teacher to assist in delivering engaging lessons and activities for Key Stage 1 students.
– Support students in their academic, social, and emotional development, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
– Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, ensuring their understanding and progress in various subjects.
– Assist in the planning, preparation, and organization of classroom materials and resources.
– Monitor and track students’ progress, providing feedback to the lead teacher and parents/guardians when necessary.
Requirements:
– Relevant qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Certificate or equivalent.
– Experience working with Key Stage 1 students, preferably in an educational setting.
– Strong understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies.
– Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
– A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting students’ individual needs.
While not mandatory, having first aid training would be an asset as the school places great importance on the well-being and safety of its students. Your ability to remain calm under pressure and provide immediate assistance when needed will be highly valued.
At this school, the happiness and well-being of both students and staff are at the forefront. By joining their team, you will contribute to building a solid foundation of skills in young minds that they can carry with them throughout their lives. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of these children, helping them grow into confident and successful individuals.
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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Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.
With over 50 years’ of dedicated education recruitment experience, we understand everything that you go through on a daily basis when working in schools, nurseries and other provisions.
We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.