GSL education are working alongside a friendly and successful group of Primary Schools in Gateshead and are looking for recent graduates who intend to study PGCE qualifications and would like to gain school experience in the interim as a Graduate Teaching Assistant Primary
We are looking for graduates in any subject who have a career goal that involves teaching. Working as part of a team of teaching assistants you will gain experience helping Primary aged pupils both one to one and across larger class groups.
The ideal candidate will work as part of a friendly and supportive team within the classroom helping boost academic outcomes and motivate students. You will work alongside the wider team, identifying areas where students need to improve and will then assist in delivering sessions. These sessions may involve input with lesson planning at a later date .
The job requires commitment Monday – Friday and the working hours are 8:30am-3:30pm (TBC)
This will be an immediate start and is Long term !
The position is a really interesting and varied role and we are looking for people with patience, kindness, tenacity and the ability to build rapport and create positive relationships with learners.
Requirements of the role
* Be able to work effectively alongside teachers providing support for students
* Confident delivering small and effective sessions
* A passion for assisting young people
* Good level of Maths and English
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to complete an application
* Kindness, enthusiasm and proactivity with great organisational skills
* Previous experience of working in schools / or childcare settings is desirable but not essential
* A degree or equivalent
* Confident, friendly and hardworking
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and whom can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East. For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !