Location: Newcastle
Graduate Teaching Assistant Salary: £75 to £100 per day
Start Date: September term of 2024
GSL Education’s Newcastle branch is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for graduates with a passion for Special Educational Needs (SEN) to join our client schools as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the September 2024 term. This role is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in a classroom setting while providing vital support to students with additional educational needs.
Job Summary: As a Graduate Teaching Assistant with SEN experience, you will work closely with teachers to support students with a range of additional needs. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting in lesson delivery, providing tailored support to students, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Job Responsibilities:
* Assist in preparing and delivering lessons under the guidance of the subject teacher.
* Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN, including SEMH, ASC, MLD, and ADHD.
* Create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
* Help the teacher assess student progress and keep accurate records of achievements.
* Monitor and support student progress, offering constructive feedback to aid their development.
* Implement behaviour management strategies to ensure a safe and positive classroom atmosphere.
* Support the subject teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and engaging students effectively.
The Essential Requirements for a Successful Graduate Teaching Assistant:
* A degree in Education or a relevant subject area is preferred but not essential.
* Previous experience working with SEN students is highly desirable.
* Enthusiasm for working with children and a commitment to their educational development.
* Adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* A genuine passion for education and supporting students with additional needs.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
* An up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, dedicated to supporting schools across Newcastle with their recruitment needs.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to apply for the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Experienced, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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