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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Zest Education is excited to be working with a wonderful school located in the heart of Burton on Trent, and we are currently seeking a dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team on a full-time basis from as soon as possible until the end of the academic year.
About the School:
Our partner school boasts a warm and welcoming village atmosphere, creating a caring and friendly learning environment for all students. They strongly believe in fostering supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
Responsibilities:
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational journey of students within the school. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Assisting the class teacher in creating a purposeful and stimulating learning environment.
2. Supporting students with varying needs and abilities, ensuring they receive tailored assistance.
3. Collaborating with the teaching staff to develop and implement effective lesson plans.
4. Encouraging and promoting a positive classroom culture where every student feels valued and supported.
5. Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help.
6. Assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
1. Experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar role within a primary school setting.
2. A passion for education and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on young learners.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
4. Flexibility and adaptability to work effectively in a team environment.
5. A patient and nurturing attitude towards children, creating a safe and inclusive learning space.
6. Relevant certifications or qualifications in education or child development are highly desired.
Join our team and contribute to the holistic development of our students, preparing them for a successful transition beyond primary school. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and committed educational community.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Ellie at elliemorley@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.