Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary

Location: Newcastle

Pay Scale: £75 - £100 Per Day

Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Start Date: September Term 2024

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience in the education sector?

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary to join a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Newcastle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting, supporting teachers and contributing to students' learning journeys, and kick-start your career in education.

Job Summary:

The Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary, will work closely with class teachers to provide support across various subjects. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson preparation, working with small groups or one-on-one with students, and helping to manage classroom behaviour.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary, Your Role:

• Work alongside teacher to ensure an appropriate environment for learning.

• Provide personalized support to students, nurturing academic excellence and helping them to overcome learning challenges.
• Aid in classroom management and help students during lesson to understand contents and complete assignments.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective support strategies.
• Monitor and reporting on students' progress, adapting support strategies as needed.

Requirements of Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary:

• A recent graduate in education or a related field and a strong interest in pursuing a career in education.
• Ability to work well under the guidance of a lead teacher.
• Demonstrate a proactive, energetic, and caring approach to work with primary level students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Previous experience working with primary children is appreciated.
• Effective communication skills and enthusiasm for educational success, also encouraging students to achieve their academic goals.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

If you are a fresh graduate who is passionate about shaping young minds for a better future and have the patience, dedication, and skills to support Primary School students in their educational journey, Come and Join our supportive and dynamic educational team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary.