1-1 KS2 Teaching Assistant

Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 2)
Location: Shard End, Birmingham
Start Date: September 202

The School is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. They pride themselves on commitment to supporting every child’s educational journey and personal development.

Role Overview: Zest are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a Key Stage 2 (KS2) student. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to a student with specific educational needs, ensuring they have access to a balanced and engaging curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a KS2 student, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized education plans.
• Support the student in achieving their academic and social goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record the student’s progress and provide feedback to the relevant staff and parents.
• Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere for learning and development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children in a school setting, preferably in KS2.
• Knowledge of child development and special educational needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable.

Pay is dependant on references and experience.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at sarah@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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