Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within education? Zest Education is currently working with schools in Nuneaton that are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with classroom experience and a passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will be highly valued. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to create a positive learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In addition, you will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence within the classroom.

The Role

• Support pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist teachers with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and independence
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND where required
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous classroom-based experience is essential
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous
• Applicants with a Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification are encouraged to apply
• HLTA status would be beneficial
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, safeguarding is our highest priority. Furthermore, we work closely with schools across Warwickshire to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities. As a result, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career goals. In addition, you’ll gain access to a variety of local vacancies and benefit from a straightforward registration process. Most importantly, we’ll help you secure a role that matches your skills, qualifications, and aspirations.

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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