Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

CPD courses access

Gold Standard accreditation

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants in Thurrock, Essex. This temporary, full-time role offers an excellent pathway into teaching, education, psychology, or youth work by gaining hands-on classroom experience.

You would support pupils in the classroom, work with teachers and other staff, and help pupils engage with learning across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Graduates encouraged to apply and gain school experience.
• Interest in teaching, education, psychology or related fields.
• Patient, approachable and eager to learn.
• Reliable, professional and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willing to learn and adapt in classroom settings.
• No mandatory prior school experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils in class, individually or in small groups.
• Support learning engagement and pupil progress.
• Provide encouragement and positive support to learners.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Experience varied teaching and learning approaches.
• Support pupils with learning, behavioural or pastoral needs where appropriate.

Skills

Graduate

Interest in education

Patience

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Thurrock, Essex

Location: Thurrock, Essex
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Temporary, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

Pleast 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?

We would love to hear from graduates who are interested in working with children and young people.

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. This opportunity could suit graduates who are:

• 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

Whether you have recently graduated and are considering your options, or you already have an interest in becoming a teacher, this role provides an excellent opportunity to experience life in a school and decide whether education is the right career for you.

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.