Graduate Psychology - Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Colchester is seeking Education/ Psychology/ Childcare Graduate TAs to support students academically and to aid the class teacher in the development of the students. Being a graduate, if you have ever thought about education as a potential career for you, why not find out firsthand as a Teaching Assistant?

Ideal candidates are graduates who want to pursue a career in teaching, flexible to work across EYFS through to Year 11, providing general classroom, 1:1 support, small group

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an education or childcare setting.
• Degree or equivalent in English, Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, SEN.
• Flexible to work across EYFS through to Year 11.
• Ability to provide general classroom and 1:1 support.
• Innovative and creative approach with a drive to ensure student achievement.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and eligibility for background safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and 1:1 assistance.
• Deliver small group interventions and booster sessions.
• Assist the class teacher in student development and learning activities.
• Support across EYFS to Year 11 as needed.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group interventions

Classroom teaching

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent in subject specialism

Job description

Have you completed University and started to think of potential career paths? Does education sound like a field you could see yourself in? or are you looking for work experience while you continue your studies.

GSL Education is recruitingEducation/ Psychology/ Childcare Graduate TAs to support students academically and to aid the class teacher in in the development of the students. Being a graduate, if you have ever thought about education as a potential career for you, why not find out firsthand as a Teaching Assistant?

Our client is specifically looking for graduates who are looking to pursue a career in teaching. The ideal candidate will be flexible to work across EYFS through to Year 11. The role will include providing general classroom, 1:1 support, small group interventions, Classroom Teaching and leading booster sessions.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Can raise and sustain high standards
• Has a minimum of 6 months' experience working in an Education or Child Care Setting.
• Has a Degree or Equivalent in a Subject Specialism- English, Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, SEN….
• Ideally should have experience working with children and/or young people.
• Has an innovative and creative approach, with a drive and passion to ensure all students achieve
• Holds enthusiasm for working with a range of students with differing needs and abilities;
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has good knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and how young children learn
• Has experience of working collaboratively within a team of people to provide a stimulating learning environment
• Has the ability to share expertise, knowledge and understanding of young children's needs and achievements with parents and staff

Please note that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £90-£130 per day

Contract type: Full time,