Year 3 Teaching Assistant (2:1 Support)

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to provide dedicated 2:1 support within a Year 3 classroom, helping two pupils achieve their full potential.

The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child receives the encouragement they need to succeed. As a result, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils build confidence and make progress in their learning.

About the Role

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you will support two pupils who require additional academic assistance throughout the school day. Both children are described as friendly, engaging, and eager to learn. However, they are currently working below age-related expectations and benefit from extra support to remain focused, complete tasks, and access the curriculum.

Consequently, the role will involve adapting activities, reinforcing learning objectives, and encouraging positive learning habits. In addition, you will work closely with the class teacher to ensure both pupils remain engaged and continue to make progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children academically and takes pride in helping them develop confidence within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support for two Year 3 pupils.
• Help pupils stay focused, engaged, and on task during lessons.
• Reinforce learning objectives through individual and small-group support.
• Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience.
• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities where necessary.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and a love of learning.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children.
• Demonstrate a patient, nurturing, and positive approach.
• Enjoy supporting children with their academic development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Show initiative while remaining flexible to the needs of the classroom.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work With Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we specialise in matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities across Staffordshire.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to a variety of long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant job in Lichfield and would enjoy supporting two Year 3 pupils with their learning and classroom engagement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this rewarding 2:1 Teaching Assistant role.

Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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