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Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their educational journey? Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant 1 form entry school in Telford in a Year 2 classroom. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in providing educational support and fostering a positive learning environment for Key Stage 1 students.
Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons tailored to the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
– Offer personalised support to students through small-group and one-on-one sessions, focusing on essential skills like literacy, numeracy, and phonics.
– Assist in guided reading and writing activities to enhance student comprehension and communication abilities.
– Empower students to take ownership of their learning while providing additional guidance to those requiring extra assistance.
– Maintain a structured and positive classroom environment by managing behavior and routines effectively.
– Work closely with the teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support for students with additional learning needs.
– Supervise and ensure the well-being and safety of students during playtime, lunch breaks, and transitions.
– Cultivate a nurturing and supportive atmosphere by building strong relationships with pupils and parents, promoting a sense of community and trust.
Requirements:
– Relevant experience working with young children in an educational setting
– Knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and teaching strategies
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students and colleagues
– Ability to provide individualized support to students based on their learning needs
– Understanding of behavior management techniques and maintaining a positive learning environment
– Flexibility, patience, and a passion for supporting children’s development
– A relevant qualification e.g. Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification (desirable)
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Melissa at Melissa@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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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.