Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wantage – ASAP Start

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm for education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a warm and welcoming Primary school in Wantage. This role involves supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 children in literacy and numeracy, with opportunities for teacher training in the second year. Ideal candidates are graduates with a 2:2 degree or higher and experience with children, especially in special educational needs. The position offers a contract starting ASAP, with a competitive daily salary of £89-£95.

Benefits

Teacher training in the second year

Qualifications

• Graduate needed for a Teaching Assistant position in a Primary School.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• Experience in childcare, tutoring, or similar roles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the children in their numeracy and literacy within Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Ensure each child fulfills the learning objectives for each lesson.
• Provide support for children with Special Educational Needs.

Skills

Supporting children with literacy

Supporting children with numeracy

Experience with SEN

Education

Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above

Job description

Overview

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wantage – ASAP Start

Teaching Assistant - Primary School – Graduate Level

Graduate needed for Teaching Assistant position in Wantage

There is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to kick start their career in education. A warm and welcoming Primary school based in Wantage are currently recruiting for a teaching assistant to support the children in Key Stage 1 or 2. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to develop their experience within education. A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role and a graduate with some previous experience working with children is desirable. This relevant previous experience could include childcare, tutoring, helping within a nursery, in a sport setting, charity or in a similar classroom setting. Any experience or interest is supporting children with SEN would be a huge advantage for this role!

Responsibilities

• Support the children in their numeracy and literacy within Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Ensure each child is fulfilling the learning objective for each lesson.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) where available or appropriate.

Contract and Location

• ASAP Start
• Primary/Mainstream School
• Wantage
• 1 year contract
• Salary: £89-£95 per day
• Teacher training in second year for successful candidates

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above (ideal).
• Some previous experience working with children is desirable.
• Experience could include childcare, tutoring, helping within a nursery, in a sport setting, charity or in a similar classroom setting.
• Any experience or interest in supporting children with SEN would be a huge advantage.

This is a brilliant platform for a graduate with the long-term goal to become a qualified teacher!

If you are a graduate or an experienced teaching assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV to this advert.