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EYFS Teaching Assistant

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Are you a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Zest Education is currently seeking a teaching assistant to join the early years team at a brilliant Derby primary school. This position is available from September until the end of the first half term.

The school, located in the heart of the community, is committed to the success and well-being of its pupils. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the class teacher, engage with children through learning through play, assist in their growth and development, and maintain a supportive learning environment.

**Key Responsibilities:**
– Support the class teacher in educational activities
– Engage with children through learning through play
– Support children in their growth and development
– Maintain a tidy and supportive learning environment

**Ideal Candidate:**
– Level 3 qualification preferred
– Previous experience in a primary school or nursery setting
– Understanding of safeguarding procedures
– Hold or be willing to obtain a DBS check

In return, Zest Education offers a competitive rate of pay and further opportunities in schools in your local area. If you are passionate about working with young learners and making a positive impact in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join a fantastic school and contribute to the success of their pupils! Apply now and take the next step in your teaching career with Zest Education.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte Edgar at charlotte@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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