Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Harlow is seeking a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism and learning needs. The role is full-time and term-time only, providing an excellent opportunity for graduates with relevant degrees. Candidates will work closely with teachers and parents, adapting to the needs of students. A commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in education.
• Willingness to support children with Autism or other learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children with SEND needs.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Find creative ways to engage learners.

Skills

Passion for working with children with SEN

Natural relationship builder

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Degree in Mathematics, English, Psychology, or creative subject

Job description

Primary Graduate TA - Mainstream Primary - Harlow

Have you recently Graduated from University, who is considering a career in education? Do you have a keen interest in supporting children with Autism and other learning needs?

Tradewind Recruitment currently work closely with a range of mainstream Primary Schools in Harlow who are looking for their next Graduate. These are full-time, term-time only roles and for the strongest candidates, will often lead to full-time employment with the school. Our schools are particularly interested in hearing from graduates with degrees in Maths, English, Psychology or a creative subject. Other disciplines will also be considered.

No 2 days are the same working as a primary graduate TA and you can expect a varied and exciting role in which you are constantly learning. You will have the full support of the classroom teachers, Senior Leadership Team and the SENCO to ensure you are successful in your role. A large part of your role will be supporting children with Autism or other learning needs both within and outside the classroom. We are looking for people with a genuine passion for childcare and education.

Daily Rate: 90- 100 per day (PAYE)

Location: Harlow

Start Date: September

Type of role: Full time and long time

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with children with SEND needs
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a range of techniques
• Build strong relationships with parents
• Find creative ways to ensure learners are engaged

About you

• Passionate about working with children with SEN
• Natural relationship builder
• Able to commute to or local to Harlow
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs
• Reliable and flexible

Please apply now to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join our partner school in Harlow as a Primary Graduate TA.