Graduate Teaching Assistant

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Balham, SW12 is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate who is considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN or working with children and would like to gain valuable hands-on experience within a primary school.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant will work across KS1 and KS2, providing a mixture of general classroom support and targeted assistance for pupils with special educational needs.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant Role

• Support pupils across KS1 and KS2 with their learning.
• Work alongside class teachers to support lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions where required.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and other areas of the primary curriculum.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Become an active and reliable member of the wider school team.

The Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Holds a degree in any subject.
• Has a genuine interest in education and working with children.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• An interest in SEND, teaching or educational psychology would be advantageous.
• Patient, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and able to commit to a full-time, long-term position.
• Comfortable supporting pupils across both KS1 and KS2.

Excellent Opportunity for a Graduate

This Graduate Teaching Assistant position would be particularly suited to someone considering teacher training or a career within education who wants to build substantial classroom experience before taking their next step.

You'll gain experience across different year groups, work alongside experienced teachers and develop practical skills supporting both mainstream pupils and children with additional needs.

If you're a motivated graduate looking for a full-time, long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Balham, SW12, apply today for consideration.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.

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