Graduate Teaching Assistant

Description

Have you recently graduated and want to start your career in education? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join our team as Teaching Assistants in primary schools, offering a hands-on introduction to life in the classroom.

Whether you are considering teacher training, specialist SEND work or a wider career working with children and young people, these roles offer an ideal starting point. You will gain valuable experience, build your confidence and make a real difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Depending on the placement, you may support individual pupils, small groups or whole classes. You will:

Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities across the curriculum

Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils make progress

Lead structured interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and maths

Support pupils with additional needs to access learning

Promote positive behaviour in line with each school's policies

Help to create a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment

Support pupils' wellbeing, confidence and independence throughout the school day

Adapt quickly to new classes, routines and school settingsAbout You

A degree in education, childhood studies, psychology, early years or a related subject

An interest in pursuing a career in teaching or working with children

Some experience working or volunteering with children is desirable, but not essential

A patient, enthusiastic and positive approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A reliable and professional attitude

A genuine commitment to pupil success and wellbeing

Right to work in the UK

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, xjnqpsq or a willingness to apply for oneWhat We Offer

Full time and part time work, with day to day and longer term placements available

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Access to a wide range of primary schools

A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and match you with schools that suit your skills and interests

Free access to online training and professional development

Support with compliance and onboarding

Opportunities to progress into long term or permanent roles should you wish

If this is the perfect next step in your career either apply now or contact Oli on (phone number removed)

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