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Zest Education is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Teaching Assistant to work at a vibrant primary school in Lichfield.
In this role, you will have the rewarding opportunity to work alongside the class teacher in Year 1, providing invaluable support and guidance to students.
The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who possesses the following qualities:
1. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and empathetic towards the needs of young children and be able to build strong, supportive relationships with them.
2. Effective communication with both students and staff is essential for success in this role. The ability to listen actively and convey information clearly is key.
3. Working in a school environment can be dynamic and fast-paced. The successful candidate should be adaptable and flexible in responding to the changing needs of the classroom.
4. A good Teaching Assistant is well-organised and proactive in assisting the class teacher with various tasks such as preparing materials, supervising activities, and supporting individual students.
5. Being a team player is crucial in a school setting. The ideal candidate should work well collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the overall educational environment.
If you have a Level 3 qualification or above in childcare, along with recent relevant experience, we would love to hear from you. This position is available to start as soon as possible and offers ongoing opportunities for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.
With over 50 years’ of dedicated education recruitment experience, we understand everything that you go through on a daily basis when working in schools, nurseries and other provisions.
We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.