Graduate Teaching Assistant

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is offering a rewarding opportunity for recent graduates to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants in primary schools across Birmingham. This role provides invaluable classroom experience while supporting young learners and gaining essential skills before pursuing a teaching career. With flexible work options and competitive rates, it's the perfect first step into education.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Free CPD training and career development guidance

Qualifications

• A recent graduate or final-year university student.
• Strong interest in education and working with young people.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support teaching and learning of pupils under class teacher's guidance.
• Provide feedback on student behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability

Communication

Interest in education

Education

Recent graduate or final-year university student

Job description

Location:Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract Type:Flexible (Full-Time & Part-Time Available)
Recruiter:Smile Education

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and working with young people?
Considering a career in teaching but want to gain hands-on classroom experience first?

Smile Educationis here to support the next generation of educators by offering exciting opportunities to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistantinprimary schools across Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Ensure students stay on task and follow school expectations
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and engagement
• To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning ofpupils within your care
• To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

What We’re Looking For:

• A recent graduate or final-year university student
• A strong interest in education and working with young people
• Confidence, adaptability, and good communication skills
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible work to fit around your schedule
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD training and career development guidance
• A foot in the door with reputable schools acrossBirmingham

Whether you're looking to gain experience before applying for teacher training or simply want to explore the classroom environment, this is the perfect first step.

Ready to Get Started?

Join Smile Education and take your first steps into the classroom with confidence. Apply today or contact us to find out more.Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.