Graduate Teaching Assistant
- location Newham
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £18,000 to £21,000 per year
- ref GradTA-MXJ
- Apply by 28 September 2024
- Job start 30 Sep 2024
- Job end Ongoing
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Newham
Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2024
About the role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering high-quality education, assist with lesson planning and preparation, and work closely with students to support their learning and development. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching or education.
About the school
We are a vibrant and dynamic primary school situated in the heart of Stratford, one of Newham's most culturally diverse and rapidly developing areas. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, we offer a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant you will:
- A passion for working with children and supporting their educational journey
- Prior experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- A recent graduate with a 2:1 or 1st class degree, passionate about education and working with children
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.