Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Position: Teaching Assistant (Year 5)

Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Start Date: September 2024

Employment Type: Full-time.

The school is a vibrant and welcoming primary school located in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They are committed to providing high-quality education and a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff.

Role Overview: Zest Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a Year 5 class. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support the academic and social development for the students. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
  • Supporting individual students and small groups with their learning.
  • Helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support.
  • Preparing and organising classroom resources and materials.
  • Providing support during school trips and special events.
  • Contributing to the assessment and recording of students’ progress.
  • Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
  • A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable but not essential.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at sarah@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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