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Zest Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a special educational needs school in Shenstone. This full-time position is set to commence in November 2024 and will offer a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
As a Teaching Assistant in this school, you will be working closely with students with complex needs, including social, emotional, mental health difficulties (SEMH) and/or Autism (ASC). The classes are structured with small sizes, with a maximum of around 7 students in each class, allowing for personalised attention and support.
The primary goal of this school is to unlock each pupil’s potential, enabling them to lead fulfilling and productive lives. The environment emphasises safety and supervision while promoting independence among the students.
The ideal candidate for this role should have experience working with individuals with special educational needs. Compassion, patience, adaptability, and resilience are essential qualities for this position. A genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs and a strong desire to make a positive impact are key attributes we are looking for.
Strong communication skills are a must, along with the ambition and drive to approach the role with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a growth mindset. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of these students and contribute to their development, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Steph at steph@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.