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KS1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic Cannock primary school. This role will commence after the May half term and continue until the end of the school year. The school is committed to providing enriching experiences to all pupils, ensuring they have the best opportunities for learning.

**Role and Responsibilities:**
– Support the class teacher in daily activities
– Assist in children’s learning and development
– Work 1:1 with pupils to provide additional support
– Lead learning activities with small groups of pupils
– Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

**Ideal Candidate:**
– Level 3 qualified (preferred)
– Experience working in a primary school (required)
– Knowledge of the national curriculum and safeguarding practices

**Benefits:**
Zest Education offers a competitive rate of pay and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic school environment. Further opportunities near you may also be available.

If you are a passionate and dedicated individual with a desire to support children’s education and development, we would love to hear from you. Don’t miss this chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

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 APSCo 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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