Are you passionate about teaching young students and making a positive impact on their educational journey? Zest Education is looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the team at a warm and supportive primary school in Rugeley. This is a part time role working 3 days a week (with the potential to go full time) with an immediate start
The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where both students and staff can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing setting that values professional development and offers valuable experience to enhance your teaching career.
The school leadership is supportive of EYFS staff and understands the importance of the early years in shaping a child's future. They provide guidance, resources, and professional development opportunities specific to EYFS teaching. Their child-centred approach, focuses on the individual needs and interests of each child and encourages the use of play-based learning and hands-on activities to facilitate development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver small group activities
- Assess student progress to report back to the class teacher
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and productive learning environment
- Support the individual needs of students and promote their social and emotional well-being
Requirements:
- Experience working with primary children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in young children
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you!
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.