Part-time Teaching Assistant

Zest Education are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Teaching Assistant to join the team at a primary school in Lichfield. This position is for 3 days a week and is available for an immediate start.

The school is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that is committed to providing high-quality education and support to all students and prides itself on fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

The school believes in supporting staff members to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to excel in their roles- offering ongoing professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and a collaborative work environment where teamwork is valued. A part-time role offers a great work-life balance, allowing you to pursue other interests or commitments outside of work. This position provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while still having time for personal pursuits.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and interactive lessons

- Support individual students with their learning and development

- Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement educational activities

- Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and behaviour

Requirements:

- Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team

- A genuine passion for education and supporting students

- Relevant qualifications in education or related field (desired but not essential)

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and are looking for a rewarding part-time role, we would love to hear from you!

Zest Education are an REC 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.