Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities Available at a Primary School in Blackpool (FY1)

-          3 Graduate TA Roles Available Starting ASAP! 

-          Applicants must hold or be working towards a degree in Education or a core subject. 

-          Full time learning support positions, temporary assignments for a full academic year.

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a client primary school in Blackpool (FY1) to recruit three graduate Teaching Assistants to work across the schools EYFS, KS1 and KS2 departments. Due to a staffing restructure, the school are appointing graduates who are looking to develop their careers in education whilst enhancing the learning experiences for children across this larger than average, 3 form entry, Primary School. The roles will ideally start in September 2023 or as soon as the vetting checks have been completed for the successful applicants and the roles will be on- going for the full academic year. The school are looking to appoint for these positions on a temporary basis for 1 full year. The opportunity to work onto a school may contract may be possible from September 2024.

Applicants will be qualified to degree level and will have a passion for working with children. Prior experience in a primary environment would be beneficial but isn’t essential as training and support will be provided by the schools ‘OUTSTANDING’ senior leadership team. This ‘community centred’ school was graded ‘GOOD’ over all at it’s last OFSTED inspection and was praised for ‘the continual progress that children make’. The school is dedicated to ‘making learning FUN’, whilst celebrating ‘diversity, team work and uniqueness’.  The Head Teacher and senior leaders of the school are looking for ‘fun but firm’ teaching assistants who will fit in to the ‘warm and friendly’ ethos of the school.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities
• Work Across Year Groups at a ‘GOOD’ Lancashire Primary School
• Opportunity To Work Onto a School Based Contract
• Continual Support Provided By SLT
• School Easy to Access By Public Transport & Car
• Competitive Rates of Pay between £11.85 and £12.50 per hour

The school are looking to shortlist for this position ASAP with a view to the successful applicants starting in September 2023. If you hold a degree in a core subject and are looking to develop your career in education then you are encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity!

For more information or to apply for this role, please get in touch as soon as possible.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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