Year 2 Teaching Assistant

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school located in Stirchley. This is a full-time position, working closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils across all abilities within a Year 2 class. This position is due to start in October 2025 and is ongoing, giving you the opportunity to establish a long-lasting relationship with a fantastic school.

About the school:

This school provides a carefully planned curriculum that is both exciting and engaging, designed to foster a love of learning. They take a personal approach to education, recognising the importance of supporting the whole child. As a Teaching Assistant at this school you must be able to help deliver an education of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher in the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Support individual pupils or small groups to help them reach their full potential.
• Contribute to the management of classroom behaviour and the creation of a positive learning environment.
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times, and support with occasional school trips or extracurricular activities.
• Assist with assessments and record-keeping.

The ideal candidate will have...

• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve.
• Solid understanding of the Key Stage curriculum.

What can Zest Education offer you?

Zest Education always provide a professional and personal service to all candidates. We offer opportunities for career growth and experience alongside competitive pay. If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting role, then we would love to work with 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 APSCo 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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