Graduate Teaching Assistant

Type: Graduate
Region: London

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Primary School

Full Time

All-through Academy

Edgware

Start date: September

Are you a graduate considering a career as a Primary School Teacher? Would you like to gain classroom experience before starting your teacher training?

Then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

We are working with a forward-thinking all-through Academy in Edgware who are currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their school in September.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will be supporting pupils working at all levels including children with Special Educational Needs within a class or across a year group.

Your role will include:

Providing support to individual students and groups within the class ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.

Leading small groups in English, Maths, phonics and reading

Working with students with SEN and additional learning needs

Supporting the preparation of classes including resources and equipment

Assisting with

assessments/observations

where required

Assisting with extra-curricular events and initiatives

Providing support during break and lunchtimes as required

To apply for this role you must have:

A Bachelors degree

A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths

An interest in pursuing a career in education

Strong verbal and written English

Excellent communication skill

A calm and approachable manner

The Academy

This large all-through academy is based in Edgware, with good local transport links and a popular choice for families in the local area. In this specially designed building pupils have the opportunity to grow and develop with facilities specifically designed for younger children, but with the benefits of the resources of the attached secondary academy. There is a strong leadership team in place within the primary academy and staff and pupils enjoy a smaller, community atmosphere. There are good opportunities for professional development across the academy including teacher training so this is a great option for graduates and those looking to further their career in education.

All Graduate Teaching Assistant roles are offered on an academic year contract from September 2024 to July 2025. There will be opportunities after this contract for outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants to continue with the school in to the following academic year to complete their initial teacher training via the paid SCITT programme.

A group interview day will be held at the academy on

Monday 17th June

where senior leaders will be meeting all short-listed Teaching Assistants. In order to be considered for one of these roles, you will be required to complete the registration process with Philosophy Education and be available on Monday 17th June to attend the school.

If you would like to be considered for one of these roles, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience.