Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full time | Long term | BS13, Bristol

Are you a graduate with a passion for education looking to kickstart your career in the classroom?

We are working with a fantastic primary school in the BS13 area that is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full time, long term basis.

This is a warm, welcoming school with a supportive staff team and a real community feel. The leadership team is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, making it an ideal environment for graduates to learn and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or working with children.

The role

- Full time Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Starting September, with opportunities to start sooner
- Long term position in one setting
- Supporting teaching and learning across the primary school
- Assisting with literacy, phonics, numeracy and core subjects
- Working with small groups and providing 1:1 support where needed
- Supporting children with a range of learning needs
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
- Working collaboratively as part of a friendly team

About you

- A graduate with a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Education Studies, Child Development, Childhood and Youth Studies, Sociology, English, Maths or similar
- Passionate about working with children and supporting their learning
- Some experience working with children through placements, tutoring, volunteering or paid roles
- Confident supporting learning and adapting to different needs
- Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils
- Reliable, positive and committed to making a difference
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Pay and benefits

- Competitive weekly pay
- Long term, consistent placement in one school
- Paid via PAYE with no umbrella company fees

Perks of working with Teaching Personnel

- A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools and will support you throughout
- Access to regular CPD and training opportunities
- Simple, straightforward registration process
- Opportunities for long term and permanent roles
- Referral bonus scheme for recommending other educators

If you are a graduate ready to gain hands on classroom experience in a lovely BS13 primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Jasmine at jasmine.ward@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0117 239 1215 for more information.

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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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