Exciting Opportunity: Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Brighton Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education, looking to inspire and support the next generation of learners? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Brighton area. This role offers the chance to gain invaluable classroom experience, enhance your teaching skills, and make a real difference in students' lives. Position Overview: Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Brighton and surrounding areas Start Date: January 2025 Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting both teachers and students across a range of subjects and age groups. This is an excellent stepping stone for those considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or any career working with children and young people. What We Offer: Make a Tangible Impact This role allows you to directly influence students’ academic progress and personal development. Whether you’re helping a student understand a challenging concept or encouraging their confidence, your work will have lasting effects. Comprehensive Training and Development We believe in investing in our team members. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will receive ongoing professional development, including tailored training sessions, mentorship from experienced educators, and practical classroom experience. This foundation will equip you with the tools to succeed in your educational career. Diverse Classroom Experience Work across multiple schools in the Brighton area, experiencing different teaching environments and learning styles. From large secondary schools to smaller primary settings, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and find what works best for you. Competitive Salary and Benefits Earn between £21,000 and £24,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and experience. This competitive package reflects the importance of your role in shaping students’ futures. Key Responsibilities: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons by assisting with lesson planning, preparation, and ensuring lessons are interactive, dynamic, and accessible to all students. Provide individualized support to students by working with small groups or individual learners, helping them reach their full potential. Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging an inclusive, respectful atmosphere where every student feels valued and supported. Monitor and track student progress, helping assess understanding, providing feedback, and enabling teachers to adjust instruction as needed. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. We welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds, with a passion for education and commitment to student success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively connect with students, teachers, and parents. A genuine desire to work with young people and improve their overall school experience, both academically and socially. Adaptability and initiative, as every day brings new challenges in a school environment. Why Choose Us? Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community of educators dedicated to student achievement. This position is ideal for recent graduates considering a career in teaching or education, providing you with firsthand experience, training, and opportunities for career progression. How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the academic and personal development of students in the Brighton area, we would love to hear from you To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role. Take the first step toward an inspiring career in education. Apply today and join our team in Brighton as a Graduate Teaching Assistant 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.