Are you looking for an exciting new role for the upcoming academic year? Are you passionate about having a positive impact on children's education? If so, then Zest Education have the perfect opportunity for you!
Zest Education is now looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join a welcoming school in Edgbaston. You will be expected to work three days a week, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, assisting in a Year 2 class. This role is starting in September 2024, so if you're seeking a part-time role that offers a good work/life balance, then please apply now!
About the school:
This all inclusive school are committed to delivering a first-class education and playing an active role in the community. They want all students to achieve their full potential and be fully-prepared for future life. They encourage all the children to be creative, open-minded and independent individuals. As a teaching assistant at this school, you must be able to motivate the students in everything they do and support the class teacher in delivering an engaging curriculum.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher and prepare resources for learning activities and assist students in their use.
- Uphold policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management/pupil conduct.
- Develop solid relationships with students, teacher, and parents to provide feedback on the development and accomplishment of the students.
- Motivate students to participate in activities and engage with the class as well as promoting their competence and independence.
- Establish a calm, encouraging and positive learning environment in the classroom.
Requirements:
- Experience in an educational setting or working with children is highly desirable.
- Must hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with students, parents, professionals/colleagues.
- Basic understanding of the national curriculum.
- Possess a high degree of teamwork proficiency and the ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently.
- High standard of numeracy/literacy skills.
- Have a genuine desire in helping children achieve academic success.
Zest Education can offer opportunities and experience for career growth alongside competitive pay. We will always provide a professional and personal service to all our candidates. If you are a dedicated teaching assistant looking for something new then we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, '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.