Graduate Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching Limited; Southam CP; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Southam, Warwickshire. The role is full‑time (Monday to Friday, 35 hours) and offers a weekly salary of £500–£530.

You will work alongside the class teacher to support children and contribute to learning in a supportive environment. Ideal for graduates looking to broaden their horizons and pursue a career in education; DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic graduate seeking a career in education.
• Excellent opportunity for a graduate to gain experience with young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support children who need help in the classroom alongside the class teacher.
• Support children with an EHCP alongside the SEN team.
• Lead sessions outside of the classroom with the children 1:1 and in small groups.
• Plan and resource intervention sessions.
• Work with other professionals to assess children.
• Provide pastoral support to help children feel safe at school and at home.

Job description

Step Into Teaching are looking for graduate teaching assistants for a primary school in Southam offering a full time role.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic teaching team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to gain valuable experience in education and contribute to the development of young learners.

The opportunity:

• Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Aspiring primary teachers
• 1:1 & Small Group work
• Mainstream Primary school - rated 'Good' by Ofsted
• Southam, Warwickshire
• Full-time roles - Monday - Friday (5 days a week - 35 hour contract)
• £500 - £530 per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the class teacher to support children who need support in the classroom.
• Supporting children with an EHCP alongside the SEN team
• Leading sessions outside of the classroom with children both 1-1 and small groups
• Planning and resourcing intervention sessions
• Working alongside other professionals to assess children
• Supporting children pastorally to enable them to feel safe and secure both at school and at home.

Step Into Teaching are seeking exceptional, passionate graduates who are wanting to broaden their horizons and stretch their career opportunities. Within the school you will be offered opportunities to support children with a range of learning requirements. This role requires plenty of patience and warmth; being able to connect with the children is a key aspect of the job.

These are highly rewarding roles, and ideal for a graduate who is seriously considering a career within education.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.

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