Teaching Assistant - Year 2

Handsworth, Birmingham | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm | Immediate Start

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive primary school environment? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Handsworth, Birmingham, working closely within a Year 2 classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children succeed and who can provide additional support to pupils who may require extra guidance to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 2 classroom.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Providing additional support for children with varying learning needs.
• Encouraging pupils'' confidence, independence and engagement in lessons.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and general classroom duties.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children who require additional learning or behavioural support is advantageous.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach to working with children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children''s learning and development.

What We Offer:

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and gain valuable classroom experience.
• The chance to make a real difference in children''s education and wellbeing.
• Immediate start available.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting young learners and helping them achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity in Handsworth, Birmingham.

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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