Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Havering. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a passion for for education.

About the role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons and activities for students.
• Offer personalized one-on-one support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Assist in preparing teaching materials and resources, maintaining an organized and effective classroom environment.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages active student participation and engagement.
• Contribute to the implementation of behavior management strategies, promoting positive behavior and creating a respectful learning environment.

About the school

The school is a diverse mainstream primary institution located in Havering, renowned for its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education to every child, regardless of their background or ability. With a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, the school fosters an environment where all pupils are supported to thrive both academically and personally, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant you will:

• A positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work across different year groups and subjects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Enhanced DBS check will be required (or willingness to undergo one)
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential

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 Teliyah Forbes on 020 7065 7500 or email Teliyah.Forbes@smartteachers.co.uk.