Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Saltley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant in Saltley, Birmingham, for a full-time role from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with an immediate start available. You will support pupils across Year 6, assist with English and Maths interventions, and help with SATs preparation and revision activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment and ensure pupils are ready for secondary school, while meeting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience with Key Stage 2 / Year 6 is preferred.
• Patient, positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Desirable childcare or TA qualification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the Year 6 classroom.
• Provide targeted English and Maths interventions.
• Assist with SATs preparation and revision activities.
• Support small groups and individual pupils with progress.
• Foster a positive behaviour environment and inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and school staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Behaviour management

Education

Childcare qualification

TA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (Full-Time)

Saltley, Birmingham 8:30am - 3:30pm Immediate Start Available

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a Year 6 classroom? A welcoming primary school in the Saltley area of Birmingham is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils during a crucial stage of their primary education. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help pupils prepare for their SATs, build confidence in their learning, and ensure they are fully supported as they approach the transition to secondary school.

The Role

As a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across the Year 6 classroom.
• Provide targeted interventions in English and Maths to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Assist with SATs preparation and revision activities.
• Support small groups and individual pupils with their academic progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.
• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children in a school setting.
• Be confident supporting pupils in Key Stage 2, ideally within upper KS2.
• Have a patient, positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Be committed to helping pupils succeed during their final year of primary education.
• Hold a childcare or teaching assistant qualification, although this is desirable rather than essential.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• A full-time, long-term opportunity.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact during an important year in pupils' educational journeys.
• Ongoing support from school leadership and experienced staff.

If you are passionate about supporting children, enjoy helping pupils achieve their goals, and are looking for a rewarding role within a Year 6 classroom, we would love to hear from you.

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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