Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £87 - £108 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Daily Supply/Long Term, Part Time/Full Time
Are you a graduate looking to launch your career in education? Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them succeed?
GSL Education have an exciting opportunity for you as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at a wonderful primary school in Gateshead!
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a primary setting, you'll play a key role in supporting young learners, working closely with teachers to provide an enriching and supportive environment. Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time hours, this role offers flexibility alongside an incredible chance to gain practical experience in primary education.
What We’re Looking for in a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Primary):
* A recent graduate with a strong desire to work in education and support children’s learning and development.
* Enthusiasm for working with primary-aged children, with the ability to engage and inspire them.
* Excellent communication skills, able to connect with children and staff alike, and create a positive learning atmosphere.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the individual needs of children, including those requiring additional support.
* A collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with the teaching team to enhance student learning.
* Support the classroom teacher in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
* Provide small group or one-to-one support to help children progress in literacy, numeracy, and other areas.
* Assist in the management of the classroom, ensuring that all children are supported and engaged.
* Help with planning and preparing materials to support student learning.
* Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teacher to adjust lesson plans as needed.
Your Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Primary):
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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the 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.