Teaching Assistant
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Are you looking to pursue teacher training routes in September 2021 and want to build up your classroom based experience?
Or perhaps you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who would like an opportunity that lasts for the academic year and gives you the chance to have an impact, all whilst exploring the right career path for you?
Maybe you have been considering going into education, but are unsure whether a teaching role is the right path?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting on behalf an Academy in Nottingham who are looking to recruit a graduate teaching assistant to support their SEN department.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have prior experience working with SEN children and an understanding of how to engage and support children’s learning, be confident in leading small groups and be able push pupils to close learning gaps.
This is an ideal position for anyone who is starting their career within education!
To be considered for this position, you must:
- Hold a Degree. Ideally a core subject, psychology, youth work or sport
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Previous experience working with children (not necessarily in a classroom) is desirable
- Passionate about education or aspirations to teach
By registering with Teaching Personnel you will benefit from:
- Competitive pay rates through our attraction of the best education talent
- More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency
- A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
- Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
- A straightforward Online Portal to log your availability
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
If you think this position is for you, please apply with your up-to-date CV and supporting Cover Letter.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.
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