Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is thrilled to collaborate with a reputable school in the vibrant area of Burton on Trent to find a dedicated Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full time basis from January 2025.

Being located within a diverse community, they make a positive impact on students’ lives and aspirations by collaborating effectively with the local community, enabling meaningful experiences that teach tolerance and respect. The team at the school work hard to create a inclusive and dynamic environment where each student can thrive!

The successful candidate for this role must:

– Have a relevant educational background
– Experience working with children: Previous experience in a school setting or relevant childcare experience.
– Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, and parents.
– Patience and empathy: Demonstrate patience and empathy in dealing with students of varying abilities.
– Team player: Collaborate with teachers and fellow teaching assistants to create a positive learning environment.
– Understanding of safeguarding procedures: Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of students.
– Willingness to learn and adapt: Openness to learning new teaching techniques and adapting to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities:
– Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering lessons, ensuring all materials and resources are readily available.
– Provide one-on-one support to students who may require extra help with their learning or specific tasks.
– Help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel comfortable and supported.
– Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to the teacher and identifying areas for improvement or additional support.
– Support students during class activities, encouraging participation and engagement to enhance their learning experience.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to empowering students, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of the students at this wonderful school in Walsall.

Pay will begin from a daily rate of £76.92 and will depend on references and experiences.

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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