Reception 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is seeking a caring and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This part-time role, working 8:30am to 12:00pm Monday to Friday, offers the opportunity to provide consistent support to a child within the school’s Reception class.

As the school continues to create an inclusive and nurturing environment, it requires a Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships and help young learners flourish during the early stages of their education.

About the Role

As a Reception 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a pupil throughout the morning sessions. Not only will you help them access learning activities, but you will also encourage confidence, independence, and positive engagement with their peers.

Furthermore, you will collaborate with the class teacher and wider support staff to ensure the child receives the support they need to make progress both academically and socially. Because consistency is key, the school is looking for someone reliable, patient, and committed to making a positive difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support within the Reception classroom.
• Support the pupil in accessing learning activities and classroom routines.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and independence.
• Foster positive relationships and support social development.
• Work alongside the class teacher to implement tailored support strategies.
• Monitor progress and share observations with relevant staff.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children in an Early Years, school, or childcare setting.
• Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Show initiative while also working successfully as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of consistency and routine for young learners.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on matching exceptional education professionals with rewarding opportunities across Staffordshire.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to local school opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a Reception Teaching Assistant job in Lichfield and would like to work 8:30am to 12:00pm, Monday to Friday, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this rewarding 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, starting ASAP and continuing on an ongoing basis.

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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