• EYFS
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Rugeley
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Rugeley

Website Zest Education

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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you passionate about working with young children in a nurturing learning environment? Zest Education is currently seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team at a small village school in Rugeley. This full-time role will commence in February 2024.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work across both Nursery and Reception classes, providing valuable support to class teachers and assisting in the delivery of phonics instruction. Your responsibilities will include conducting 1:1 sessions with students, facilitating small group activities, and performing general TA duties to ensure the smooth running of the classroom.

In this role, you will play an integral part in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment, helping young learners develop their foundational skills and reach their full potential. Your knowledge and experience in teaching phonics will be crucial in supporting students’ early literacy development.

To excel in this position, you should have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children, a patient and caring nature, and excellent communication skills. Previous experience working in an EYFS setting or a similar role would be advantageous.

At Zest Education, we believe in investing in our staff and providing ongoing professional development opportunities. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will have access to training and support that will enhance your skills and contribute to your professional growth.

If you are a dedicated and passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Zest Education and embark on a rewarding career in education. Apply now to secure your place for this exciting opportunity.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Megan Jones at megan@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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  • EYFS
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Rugeley
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Rugeley

Website Zest Education

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