Graduate Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking Graduate teaching assistants in Chorley. The role involves supporting children with additional needs in various educational settings. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience or qualifications. Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential. Full-time and part-time options are available, with salaries starting from £89 per day.

Benefits

£50 referral vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 6 months personal or professional experience supporting individuals with special educational needs.
• A patient, compassionate, and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work during school hours.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in classrooms.
• Help create a calm, nurturing environment.
• Be proactive and dedicated to helping learners.

Skills

Support for special educational needs

Patient and compassionate attitude

Flexibility

Education

Qualification in education, psychology, or drama

Job description

Overview

Graduate teaching assistant in the Chorley area. Full-time and part-time positions available. From £89 per day. Axcis is a specialist educational needs agency working across the country to provide short- and long-term positions within a range of educational settings.

What you will do

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates who are ready to start a new academic year. You will support children and young people with additional needs in various settings, including mainstream schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision, primary and secondary schools. Many roles welcome graduates who show initiative and have a positive attitude, providing a calm and nurturing learning environment. Experience in a classroom setting is not essential; relevant personal or professional experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of special educational needs in classroom activities and everyday learning
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing environment to enable learners to engage and progress
• Be proactive, adaptable and dedicated to helping learners achieve

What we need from you

• At least 6 months personal or professional experience supporting adults or children with special educational needs, or a certified qualification in a relevant area (education, psychology, drama, etc.)
• A patient, compassionate and positive attitude
• Flexibility to work in school hours (contracts usually 8:30am to 3-4:30pm, depending on the school)
• Ability to reliably commute to settings by driving or public transport

Compliance & Benefits

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires an up-to-date DBS, or to process one on your behalf, in line with DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. Salary/pay rate will be dependent on skills and experience.

If you are interested, please contact your local Axcis office. If you know someone who might be interested, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

View the disclaimer. Contact: Amy Bingham. Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3033.