Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for immediate, ongoing opportunities in Sutton Coldfield. You will support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing, working alongside teachers and staff to create a positive classroom atmosphere.

We welcome graduates or experienced assistants who are passionate about helping children. The role involves assisting with activities, routines and pastoral support across primary and secondary settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or learning support is preferred.
• Experience with young people and safeguarding is beneficial.
• Ability to engage pupils and support their development in line with school routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom activities and help them engage with learning.
• Work with individuals or small groups to provide added support.
• Help teachers prepare resources and maintain a calm learning environment.
• Provide pastoral support and act as a positive role model for pupils.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield | Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

Zest Education are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools across Sutton Coldfield.

We are a main agency provider to schools across the region and have an ongoing need for enthusiastic, reliable and caring individuals to join our team.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent university graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education, or someone with a strong background working with children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other school staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and helping them to engage with their learning
• Working with individuals or small groups of pupils
• Providing additional support to pupils who may need extra help with their education
• Helping teachers prepare and organise classroom resources
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm learning environment
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Assisting with activities, lessons and school routines
• Providing pastoral support and acting as a positive role model
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where appropriate

Who Are We Looking For?

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic, patient and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people.

You may already have experience working in education, or you may have gained transferable experience in another setting.

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience
• Recent graduates
• Youth work
• Childcare or nursery work
• Sports coaching
• Mentoring
• Support work [Correction: Ensure well-formed closing tag:
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• SEN experience
• Volunteering with children or young people
• Scout or youth group leadership
• Previous school-based experience

Why Work With Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we combine small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.

We work closely with schools across Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas, giving our candidates access to a wide range of temporary and ongoing opportunities.

Safeguarding & Requirements

Zest Education are an APSCo-audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children and young people.

• Hold an Enhanced DBS, or be willing to allow Zest Education to process one
• Be registered with the DBS Update Service
• Provide suitable references covering the last two years
• Successfully complete all necessary safeguarding and compliance checks before being cleared for work

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position include recent school-based experience within the last five years in a school teaching the British Curriculum and/or relevant care-based experience within the last five years.

Please note: this role is temporary supply work.

Zest Education - small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience