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In our search for a highly motivated and dedicated full-time teaching assistant, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team at a school in Burton on Trent. As a teaching assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students in a Year 1 class
Responsibilities:
– Provide intervention support to students in small groups and one-on-one settings, focusing on phonics and literacy skills.
– Utilize your experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to cater to the unique needs of students with diverse learning requirements.
– Collaborate closely with the class teacher to assist in the planning and delivery of engaging and differentiated lessons.
– Exhibit strong behaviour management skills to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
– Support the general classroom activities, including preparing resources, organizing materials, and facilitating group work.
Requirements:
– Proven experience as a teaching assistant, preferably in a primary school setting.
– A sound understanding of phonics and the ability to deliver targeted interventions.
– Familiarity with SEND strategies and experience in supporting students with additional needs.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
– A reliable and proactive approach to work, with the ability to use own initiative.
– A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and inclusive practices within the classroom.
This is a full-time position, working five days per week, and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the education of our young learners.
If you are passionate about supporting students’ educational journey and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting teaching assistant role
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@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.