Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Hackney

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: September 2024

Contract Type: Long Term

Are you a passionate and ambitious graduate ready to kickstart your career in education? A primary school in Hackney is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant team.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to the teacher, helping students with their learning and development.
• Assist with classroom management and organization to ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience.
• Work with individual students or small groups to provide targeted support where needed.
• Help plan and prepare resources for lessons in collaboration with the teaching staff.
• Monitor student progress and report any concerns to the class teacher or SENCO.
• Promote positive behavior and social interactions among students.
• Support the implementation of school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Recent graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young learners.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on various responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please keep in mind that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the updated service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Graduate Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.