Classroom Support Assistant

Zest Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Classroom Support Assistants for a special educational needs school located in Lichfield.

About the School:

The school provides education and care for children and young people aged between 2-19 years who require additional support due to their physical disabilities and complex medical needs. The school boast an exciting and inclusive curriculum, a supportive staff team, and a warm and friendly environment for both students and staff.

Responsibilities:

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the classroom teacher in delivering individualized education plans (IEPs) and implementing differentiated instructional strategies.
• Supporting students in accessing the curriculum, both in the classroom and during extracurricular activities.
• Promoting a positive and nurturing environment by fostering strong and effective teamwork among staff and students.
• Encouraging independence and social interaction among students, promoting their overall well-being.

Qualifications and Skills:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Proven experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, preferably in a classroom setting.
• Flexibility and reliability to adapt to changing needs and ensure the smooth running of classroom activities.
• High levels of motivation, imagination, and enthusiasm to engage students and make learning fun and enjoyable.
• An innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning, utilizing a range of resources and strategies to meet individual needs.

There are both full-time and part-time positions available, providing you with flexibility in choosing the working hours that suit your lifestyle. In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Steph at steph@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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.