Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Romford
• Immediate Start available
• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs
• Competitive rates of pay dependant on experience

Are you a Graduate interested in pursuing a career within Education? Do you have what it takes to support students with additional needs in reaching their full potential? If yes, this is the perfect role for you!

Timeplan Education are recruiting for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Havering Special Needs Secondary School on a temporary contract commencing ASAP. You will be working alongside a dedicated SENDCo, offering support to pupils across KS1 and KS2 with a variety of needs including Autism and SEMH.

You will be working in an OFSTED "Outstanding" provision with a highly experienced team and excellent facilities.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will offer direct support to the Class Teacher, ensuring every pupil feels safe, happy and confident at school. You will work with pupils on a 1-1, small group and whole class basis; as well as assisting with interventions and social/emotional support. It will also be your direct responsibility to liaise with parents/carers, SLT and Teachers to provide feedback on student progress.

The role of a Graduate Teaching Assistant is incredibly rewarding and there may be opportunities for direct teacher-training for successful candidates. Previous experience working with children/adults with Special Needs is desirable, though not essential to succeed.

To be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role you should have:

• A clear, enhanced DBS (or the means to apply for one)
• Information for 2 employment references
• A calm and patient demeanour
• Ideally voluntary/paid employment experience working with SEN children/adults

In return, we can offer you:

• CPD and ongoing support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay (negotiable based on experience)
• Excellent local schools

If you are interested in this Graduate Teaching Assistant role, please apply today or call Jade at Timeplan on .

"Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."