EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a better work/life balance? Do you have a passion for helping children achieve academic success? If so, then we have a perfect opportunity for you!

Zest Education are currently recruiting a hardworking Teaching Assistant to join a school in Northfield on a part-time basis. You will be required to assist throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) on a regular Monday and Tuesday. This position can start in October 2024.

About the school:

This school creates an inclusive and nurturing environment for all children and staff. They provide a broad and balanced curriculum that also challenges the children. They enable opportunities for all students so they can develop essential skills to ensure a successful education. The ideal candidate must be able to motivate and inspire the children to strive for the best. They must ensure that all students are engaged in the curriculum and that they feel happy and safe in their learning environment.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher in carrying out lessons plans and activities as well as help them to prepare the classroom and resources.
• Assist students individually or in small groups whilst working under the guidance of the teacher.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with students.
• Liaise with colleagues, senior leaders and parents/guardians providing updates regarding the behaviour and progress of the students.
• Promote good behaviour and help the teacher set reasonable expectations for student’s behaviour.
• Boost students self-esteem and confidence while actively working to advance their social, emotional and academic development.

You must:

• Have previous experience within an educational setting or working with children.
• Possess excelling communication skills including verbal and written as well as active listening skills.
• Have the capacity to work independently as well as in a coordinated team .
• Genuine passions for working with children and helping them succeed in all aspects of development.
• Own an enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

What can Zest Education offer you?

Zest Education provide opportunities to individuals for career growth and experience alongside competitive pay. We provide a professional and personal service to all of our candidates. If you are a passionate teaching assistant and interested in this opportunity, then please apply now!

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