Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Mitcham

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology or another education-based profession? A welcoming and supportive primary school in Mitcham is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

About the role

This Graduate Teaching Assistant position is based in a friendly and inclusive primary school in Mitcham. Starting in September, you will work closely with class teachers and support staff to help pupils reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups
• Assisting the class teacher with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons
• Helping children develop their confidence, communication and learning skills
• Supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs where required
• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating an engaging learning environment
• Assisting with school activities, trips and enrichment opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering teacher training in the future and looking to gain first-hand experience within a primary school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children and education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to learning
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential

About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Your own dedicated education consultant
• £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers through our partner benefits scheme

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance with the DBS process will be provided.