Graduate Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Lancashire
- Full Time
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Kickstart Your Career in Education!
Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for education? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in the classroom while making a real impact on young learners?
Join our team of dedicated SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants at Teaching Personnel, where you’ll have the opportunity to work in a variety of school settings and kickstart your career in education!
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in SEN and SEMH schools across Preston and Blackpool.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience, develop your skills, and decide if a career in teaching is right for you.
Your duties:
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, both in whole-class settings and in small groups.
- Providing one-on-one assistance to students who need extra support, helping them achieve their full potential.
- Assisting with classroom management, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Encouraging and motivating students, acting as a positive role model within the school community.
Requirements to work with Teaching Personnel:
- A recent university graduate with a passion for education and working with young people.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks in different school environments.
- A genuine interest in supporting students’ learning and development.
- Previous experience working with children or young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, coaching) is a plus, but not essential.
Why work with us?
- Flexibility: Choose when and where you work, fitting around your lifestyle or other commitments.
- Variety: Gain experience in a range of different schools, year groups, and settings, broadening your understanding of education.
- Career Progression: Whether you’re thinking about teacher training or other roles in education, this is the perfect stepping stone to explore your options.
- Support and Training: Benefit from ongoing guidance, training, and opportunities for professional development through our agency.
- Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive daily rate and the chance to build your experience in a professional, supportive environment.
If you’re a graduate looking to make a real difference while gaining practical classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV to katie.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com
Begin your journey in education today – inspiring the next generation starts here!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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