Teaching Assistants

Zest Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students across North & South Birmingham in flexible, long-term supply roles. Work in a variety of schools assisting teachers and helping pupils access learning.

The role can be part-time or full-time, with duties including one-on-one support, material preparation, and behaviour management. Applicants should have an Enhanced DBS, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of the British Curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one and be registered with the DBS Update Service.
• Recent school-based experience within the last 5 years or care-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students.
• Help prepare lesson materials and classroom resources.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Curriculum knowledge

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistants - North & South Birmingham (Flexible & Long-Term Roles)

Are you passionate about education and supporting students in their learning journey? We are currently seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team on a day-to-day basis at a range of fantastic schools.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with students, teachers, and parents to create a positive and engaging learning environment. If you have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of students and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you.

Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time work, we can offer flexible Teaching Assistant opportunities that fit around your lifestyle and help you achieve a better work/life balance. We work with amazing schools across North & South Birmingham.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students as a Teaching Assistant.
• Help prepare lesson materials and classroom resources.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within an education-based setting.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of the curriculum.
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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.