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- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Primary School
- Full Time
- Tower Hamlets
- 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 Primary school 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 School
This welcoming and friendly Catholic primary Federation is full of enthusiastic, happy children and highly committed staff. The schools teach a broad and balanced curriculum within a culture of Catholic faith and values. Children are challenged and supported to achieve regardless of their starting point. The school has a modern, open feel with specialised learning and outdoor areas You will be working with an experienced staff team who are passionate about children achieving the best possible outcomes. The school is in the borough of Waltham Forest and easily accessible via car and public transport.
A group interview day will be held at the Primary school on Wednesday 10th July 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 Wednesday 10th July 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.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant and are available immediately, please apply with an up to date CV.
