Graduate Teaching Assistant

Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Cheshire West and Chester

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Pay Rate: £83.33 - £97.55 per day (dependant on payroll choice at interview)

Start Date: Immediate starts available

Got a degree? What's next? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives, then becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a Primary School could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Simply Education is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in Mainstream and SEN settings across Cheshire West and Chester. Whether you are considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or working within the wider educational sector, this role will provide invaluable experience and professional development.

The Role of a Graduate Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential. Your duties will include:

Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated and inclusive learning tailored to individual student needs

Providing one-to-one or small-group intervention support for students with additional needs

Supporting with break and lunchtime supervision to ensure student well-being and safeguarding

Preparing engaging, multi-sensory, and scaffolded learning resources

Encouraging social-emotional learning (SEL) and development through structured activities

Assisting with classroom behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies

Supporting students with personal care needs and sensory regulation strategies if required

Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other education professionals to ensure holistic student supportWhat We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, a Graduate Teaching Assistant should have:

A degree (essential)

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

A patient, nurturing, and trauma-informed approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive, adaptable, and creative mindset for working with children with diverse needs

A passion for inclusive education and differentiated learning

The ability to commit to a full school day from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (part-time and full-time roles available)Benefits of Working in a Special Needs School:

Rewarding Career - Help students overcome challenges and achieve their goals

Valuable Experience - Gain hands-on experience in Mainstream and SEN education, ideal for those considering teaching or psychology

Supportive Environment - Work within a highly collaborative and well-resourced team

Career Progression - Opportunities for specialist training, CPD, and professional development

Every Day is Different - No two days are the same, making this a dynamic, engaging, and fulfilling roleHow to Apply:

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting students in alternative educational settings, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Kevin Gleave, Principal Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (either online or in person) and complete relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. As part of our compliance process, Simply Education will take up references covering the past two years, and all candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. All job offers are conditional pending the successful completion of these checks

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