Graduate - Classroom Assistant - Guildford. Job in Guildford Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support children with learning difficulties in Guildford. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience while working closely with professionals in the education sector. You'll play a vital role in helping children feel safe and empowered, ensuring they have the tools to succeed. With excellent on-site training and support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of young learners. If you're passionate about education and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

On-site education and training

CPD support

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing a learning experience.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Support

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Graduate - Classroom Assistant - Guildford - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - LSA - TA - Learning Support - Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school near Guildford are looking for a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support children aged 4-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.

The Classroom Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Graduate - Classroom Assistant:

Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students

Behaviour and pastoral support

Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students

Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Ensure safeguarding of students

Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Start date ASAP - Guildford

Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only

89- 105 per day

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Must be able to travel to Guildford

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate