Graduate Teaching Assistant Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Catholic Primary School in Wandsworth. You will support children with SEND in KS1, assist with lessons and contribute to a calm, supportive classroom environment.

The role involves leading small intervention groups, preparing materials, and helping with day-to-day classroom tasks. A background in education or a related field, and a genuine interest in child development, are sought for September start.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in KS1.
• Strong literacy and numeracy and good IT skills.
• Graduate with a passion for education and development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND across lessons.
• Lead small intervention groups.
• Assist with classroom tasks and materials.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

KS1

English fluency

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND


• KS1


• Catholic Primary School Wandsworth


• To start September for the academic year

A small and welcoming Church of England primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis starting in September, with a commitment for the academic year.

The Role

In this Teaching Assistant role, you will be working within KS1.Your role will include supporting children across a range of lessons, leading small intervention groups and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. You should have excellent written and spoken English and a good understanding of Maths. You will also be helping with the day to day running of the classroom including photocopying, preparing materials for lessons and displays. This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate who has experience working with children with SEND.

The school are looking forgraduateswith:

• The confidence to demonstrate the ability to manage pupils on a 1:1 basis.


• A keen interest in education and child development.


• Drive, ambition, and the ability to challenge, inspire and motivate.


• Good literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills.


• A commitment to putting pupils first and helping them achieve their potential.


• A positive, can-do attitude.

The School

ThisCatholic primary school has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where all staff know the children and their families by name, fostering a secure and nurturing environment for learning. With a strong ethos and close ties to the local church, the school places a high value on community and mutual respect.

The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards for both staff and pupils, providing ample support to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.

If you’re a graduate with a keen interest in supporting children with SEND and arelooking to join a close-knit school community with a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a policy 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.