EYFS Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support in a Reception class at a primary school in Tamworth. This part-time position requires the successful candidate to work two days a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The role is available immediately and is ongoing.

This primary school is renowned for its caring and friendly atmosphere. The school takes pride in its supportive partnerships and offers a purposeful, stimulating, and inclusive curriculum that caters to the diverse needs and abilities of all students.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of a young child in a classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include working closely with the assigned student, providing individualised attention, and assisting with their academic and social progress.

Key Requirements:
- Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare.
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a 1:1 capacity is essential.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with children.
- Knowledge of early years education and an understanding of Reception curriculum.

Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the assigned student throughout the school day.
- Assist the student with their academic tasks, ensuring they understand the instructions and complete their work to the best of their ability.
- Support the development of the student's social skills and encourage positive interactions with their peers.
- Collaborate with the class teacher to implement tailored strategies to address the student's individual learning needs.

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.

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