Graduates Looking for a Career in Education

Job Advert: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and working with young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our team. Whether you have experience working with children or transferable skills from another industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of lessons to students across various subjects and age groups.
• Lead small group sessions and, potentially, full classes.
• Support students with additional learning needs and provide tailored support where necessary.
• Help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor student progress and offer feedback.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in any field.
• Experience working with children or in a role where you developed transferable skills (e.g., care, childcare, communication).
• Confidence in leading groups and taking initiative in a classroom setting.
• A genuine interest in education and helping students reach their full potential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• The successful candidate must have or be willing to apply for a child-only DBS check on the Update Service.

Why Join Us?

• A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education, with potential career progression into teaching.
• A supportive environment with access to professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in students' lives.
• A dedicated consultant with education leadership experience to help you to find the right role and support you while you are in it!
• Weekly pay paid PAYE

If you're ready to start your career in education, this could be the perfect role for you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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