Learning Support Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Stoke-On-Trent, who are looking for a dedicated Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join their Key Stage 2 team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping young children flourish both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in Years 3-6.

Your role will involve providing classroom assistance, delivering small group interventions, and ensuring that every child feels confident and supported in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

* Support teaching and learning activities across the KS2 curriculum.

* Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups to help raise attainment.

* Foster a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

* Encourage children’s independence, curiosity and confidence.

* Assist the class teacher with preparation of resources and classroom organisation.

* Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.

About You

* Experience working with children in an educational setting (KS2 experience desirable).

* A positive, patient and caring attitude towards supporting young learners.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* Understanding of early learning development and how to engage young children effectively.

* A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.

What Zest Education Offers

* Competitive rates of pay.

* Dedicated support from your personal consultant.

* Opportunities for professional growth and development.

* The chance to secure long-term or permanent roles within supportive schools.

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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