Graduate Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in North London is looking for graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a secondary school. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have excelled in GCSE and A-level. This role involves supporting students, running after-school clubs, and may lead to permanent placement. Training and professional development provided.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development support

Qualifications

• Graduates with a keen interest in education.
• Academic excellence in GCSE and A-level.
• Ability to work with students who have specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students during lessons.
• 1:1 tuition sessions focusing on subject specialism.
• Run intervention groups to enhance subject knowledge.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Understanding

Education

Degree

GCSE and A-level excellence

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently on the lookout for graduates with a keen interest in education to join a secondary school in North London. Specifically, we're seeking individuals who have excelled in both GCSE and A-level, and who hold a degree. Are you interested in working as a teaching assistant in a secondary school where there may be opportunities to train to teach in the future?

In addition to academic excellence, we value strong communication skills and a dedicated approach to supporting students' learning journeys. If you're a graduate who meets these criteria and is eager to make a positive impact in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

As a teaching assistant, you will be working in a secondary school environment with 11 - 16-year-olds who require continuity, positive role models, patience and understanding.

WHAT DOES THE GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE INVOLVE:
Supporting the class teacher and students during lessons
1 a rapport with 5 - 6 students with specific needs and implementing strategies to nurture, engage and raise attainment in their secondary years
1:1 tuition sessions supporting your subject specialism
Running intervention groups in your subject area to build their knowledge of the subject

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I BE GIVEN AS A GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT?
You'll be given training, guidance and support by an experienced consultant at Prospero and our Training and Development Team (all experienced teachers) as well as from the school themselves.
A programme of FREE Training and CPD sessions are also offered.

School support:
You will be provided with resources and strategies to support learners, behaviour management training, group and 1:1 training from qualified, experienced passionate staff.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT:

• Full-time school hours, 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• You will be required to run an after-school club once a week until 4.30pm and attend a departmental meeting once a week.
• The role is paid weekly at a daily rate of 90 to 105 per day and can become a permanent post in the future.

PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL TEACHING ASSISTANT APPLICANTS:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this teaching assistant position is of interest.

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