Graduate Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students in Secondary and Special Educational Needs Schools. This role offers recent graduates the chance to gain valuable experience while earning a competitive daily salary. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will engage with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, fostering their academic and social development. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, a genuine passion for education, and the ability to connect with young learners through creativity and humor. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to kick-start their career in the education sector while making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a degree and a passion for education are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be flexible and nurturing, able to engage students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning activities and promote independent learning.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.

Skills

Passion for education

Flexibility

Nurturing attitude

Humor in engagement

Education

Degree at 2:2 classification or higher

Job description

Are you a recent graduate considering a career within the education sector?
Would you like to gain hands-on experience and earn a healthy salary?
If so, GSL Education would like to hear from you!

As a national independent recruitment provider, GSL Education supports Primary, Secondary, and Special Educational Needs Schools with their staffing requirements. Whether you’re looking for full-time work to kick-start your education career or work part-time alongside further education studies, we can offer you the chance to gain hands-on experience while earning a healthy daily salary.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant with GSL Education, you will:

1. Have the opportunity to work in Secondary and Special Educational Needs Schools.
2. Support children and young people on a 1:1 and small group basis, promoting independent learning.
3. Supervise and provide learning activities for identified pupils, to promote social, emotional, and academic support.
4. Track progress of identified pupils and provide regular feedback to staff, parents, and carers.
5. Provide additional support and intervention within your specialist subject area.
6. Support with managing behaviour through the use of de-escalation techniques.

Graduate Teaching Assistant requirements:

1. Hold a degree at 2:2 classification or higher.
2. Have a genuine desire and passion to work in the education sector.
3. Be a flexible, dynamic, and nurturing practitioner.
4. Be able to use humour as a way of engaging young people.
5. Be available at least 2 days per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.