Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Fobbing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer

CPD access

Gold Standard accreditation

Dedicated consultant

Diverse school settings

Career progression

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD in Thurrock, Essex is seeking graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants in schools. This temporary, full-time role offers valuable classroom experience and the chance to support pupils and teachers across different settings.

You will gain practical skills, develop confidence working with children and young people, and explore potential teaching or education careers.

Qualifications

• Graduate seeking to gain experience in teaching or education.
• Interest in psychology, education, youth work or child development.
• Enthusiastic, patient and approachable.
• Reliable, professional and willing to learn.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, individually or in small groups.
• Help pupils stay engaged with learning and progress.
• Provide encouragement and positive support to children who may need extra help.
• Work alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Gain experience of different teaching and learning approaches.
• Support pupils with additional learning, behavioural or pastoral needs where appropriate.

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer!Graduate Teaching Assistant - Thurrock, EssexLocation: Thurrock, EssexPosition: Graduate Teaching Assistant / Learning Support AssistantContract: Temporary, Full-timeStart Date: ASAP

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, youth work or a related field, but would like to gain some first‑hand experience in a school before deciding on your next step.Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for enthusiastic graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants in schools across Thurrock.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a school environment, develop your confidence working with children and young people, and discover whether a career in teaching or education could be right for you.

The Role

• Support pupils in the classroom, either individually or in small groups
• Help pupils stay engaged with their learning and make progress
• Provide encouragement and positive support to children who may need additional help
• Work alongside teachers and other support staff
• Gain experience of different teaching and learning approaches
• Support pupils with additional learning, behavioural or pastoral needs where appropriate

Who Are We Looking For?

• Considering a future career in teaching or education
• Looking to gain valuable experience before applying for teacher training
• Interested in psychology, education, youth work or child development
• Enthusiastic, patient and approachable
• Reliable, professional and willing to learn
• Confident building positive relationships with children and young people

What Tradewind Can Offer You

• Sunday Times Top 100 Employer
• Access to 2,500+ CPD courses through the National College
• REC Audited Education Gold Standard
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
• The opportunity to gain experience across different school settings
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent education roles
• A £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend who subsequently works 10 days with Tradewind Recruitment

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment has 25+ years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We take the time to understand what you are looking for and provide ongoing support throughout your work with us.We can help you gain experience, develop your skills and take the next step towards a career in education.