Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Dartford is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a primary school. This role provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to begin a career in education, with on-the-job training and access to courses for professional development. Candidates should have a degree, be enthusiastic, and possess strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject is essential.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their academic potential.
• Proficient numeracy and literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of effective teaching on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help with the planning and delivery of lessons.
• Support pupils in relation to their educational and behavioural development.

Skills

Enthusiastic about helping children

Proficient in numeracy and literacy

Ability to form excellent relationships

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Dartford

Train to be a Teaching Assistant on our Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme.

Whether you’re about to graduate and want to get into teaching, or you’re looking for a new way to utilise your existing degree, our new Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme could be the perfect way to train as a TA and learn on the job.

About the role:

This teaching assistant role is based in an ambitious and thriving Primary school in Dartford. They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic graduate for the role ASAP. You will be providing additional support to pupils in the classroom to help raise the levels of attainment.

• Assisting in the delivery of effective teaching on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Helping with the planning and delivery of lessons
• Supporting pupils in relation to their educational and behavioural development
• Preparing classroom resources
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents
• Helping with extracurricular activities (e.g. revision sessions)

This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal candidate:

• A degree in any subject
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their academic potential
• Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

The Training Programme:

Our Early Career Teaching Assistant Programme consists of on the job training in a school alongside a bespoke CPD programme, developed by ex-senior leaders and our CPD Partners, Creative Education. You’ll learn:

• How to be a great Teaching Assistant
• How to maximise your impact on learning
• Special Needs Awareness
• Enhanced Safeguarding

As part of your enrollment on the Early Years Teaching Assistant Programme, you’ll have free access to over 300 courses to help you develop your skills in specialised areas.

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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