Are you a dedicated and nurturing educator looking for a better work-life balance? We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in South Birmingham. This is a part-time position designed for someone who thrives in a classroom environment but requires the flexibility of afternoon finishes.

You will be supporting a Key Stage 1 or 2 class, working closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver engaging lessons and provide tailored support to small groups of pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Supporting the classroom teacher with lesson preparation and resource management.
• Providing 1:1 support for students who require extra guidance.
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Supervising outdoor play and promoting social development.

Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

Please Note: Due to the immediate needs of the classroom, we can only consider candidates with direct, recent experience working within a primary school setting.

• Experience: Proven track record of supporting teaching in a UK Primary School.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• DBS: An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Disposition: A patient, proactive, and "can-do" attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Local Community: Work in a friendly, supportive school located in the heart of South Birmingham with excellent transport links.
• Work-Life Balance: Perfect for those with afternoon commitments or studies.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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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