Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity? Zest Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support throughout the school day. In addition, you will help children access learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals. Therefore, previous SEND experience is essential, as you will play an important role in meeting the needs of pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. Furthermore, you will become part of a dedicated team that values inclusion and pupil wellbeing. As a result, this role would suit a patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who is committed to making a positive impact.

The role:

• Full-time Teaching Assistant position
• Based in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Monday to Friday
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Encouraging engagement, independence and confidence
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Start as soon as possible

The ideal candidate:

• Must have previous SEND experience
• Experience working within a school or educational setting is desirable
• Ideally hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patient, caring and adaptable in their approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, although this is not essential
• Reliable and committed to a full-time role

Why work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance. In addition, we provide a professional and supportive service to both our candidates and schools.

You will have a dedicated consultant who will take the time to understand your skills, experience and preferences. Therefore, we can match you with opportunities that genuinely suit your needs. Furthermore, we work closely with schools across the region, giving you access to a wide range of rewarding roles.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at [email removed] or ‘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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