KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Are you a dedicated and compassionate graduate with a keen interest in working with young children?
 
We are seeking a passionate KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a warm and nurturing primary school in the heart of Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the early education of children and gain valuable experience, prior to starting a teacher training opportunity in the future.
 
Job Title:                          KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Type:                    ‘Good’ 3 form-entry primary school
Pay:                                  £80 - £90 per day
Contract:                          September 2024 – July 2025
Location:                          Wolverhampton
Brief:                                1:1 and small group support to KS1 children
 
The Role
As a KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the teaching staff and pupils within the Key Stage 1 phase. Working closely with our experienced teachers, you will assist in creating engaging and stimulating lessons that cater to the needs of their young learners. Your key responsibilities will include:
 

• Providing one-on-one and small group support to children who may require additional assistance with their learning.
• Assisting in the preparation of age-appropriate teaching materials and resources.
• Supporting classroom management and promoting a positive and safe learning environment.
• Encouraging the social and emotional development of our students through caring interactions and role modelling.
• Assisting with the assessment of pupils' progress and providing feedback to teachers and parents.

 
The Candidate

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and a commitment to their well-being and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Adaptability and a patient demeanor to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Previous experience working with children in any capacity is advantageous, but not mandatory.

 
The School
The school is an established and highly regarded institution dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive learning environment for children in their early years of education. They take pride in creating a caring and inclusive atmosphere where each child can flourish and develop essential skills for a successful academic journey.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the level of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.