Graduate Teaching Assistant

Hazel Tree Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in England seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 6-16 with additional needs. Ideal candidates should have a recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare, and a proactive attitude. The role runs Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm, with great benefits including a competitive pay rate and in-house training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay with holiday pay included

Generous bonus scheme

Pension contributions

In-house training by a qualified Teacher

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and capable individual to support learners full-time.
• Experience working with children in a formal setting is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support learners aged 6-16 with Autistic Spectrum Condition.
• Provide educational assistance during school hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Skills

Interest in supporting children with additional needs

Proactive nature and positive attitude

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare

Job description

Have you finished a university degree, but still not sure what your next steps are?

Are you passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting an independent specialist school in Warrington, that caters for learners aged 6-16 with Autistic Spectrum Condition and associated learning needs.

The school requires an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to support learners full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 3.30pm.

This is a temporary position although could span long-term for the right candidate.

What we re looking for:

• A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare or experience working with children in a formal setting e.g school, residential, sports coaching.
• An interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude.

Successful candidates must have:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to obtain one
• At least two references including most recent/current employer.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy with excellent written and verbal communication.

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay - all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you re entitled to.
• No umbrella companies: PAYE Only
• In house training- Developed and delivered by a qualified Teacher, meaning that the support you get is focused and relevant.

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we re the first-choice agency for education staff and schools, visit our website or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hazel Tree Education is an education specific recruitment organisation, specialising in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work in mainstream schools and alternative provisions around the North West. We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that successful applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

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