At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary school pupils using creativity and imagination across various subjects.
- Company: A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets with a focus on creativity and community.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, full-time role, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring teachers and those passionate about education and child development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while making a real difference in young people's lives.
- Qualifications: Background in Arts, Drama, Music, or related fields; experience with children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
A supportive and creative Primary School based in Tower Hamlets is looking to recruit a confident and creative Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2.
We're specifically looking for candidates with an Arts, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre or Performing Arts background, who have some previous experience working with children, as well as the ability to engage pupils using creative, imaginative and artistic methods.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Creative Graduate who is looking to gain long-term primary school experience before progressing into teaching, therapy, child psychology, SEN or another education-related career.
What will this Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant position involve?
- Working with pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
- Supporting pupils within lessons, small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- May involve supporting pupils with mild SEN, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and Speech & Language needs
- Using creativity, confidence and imagination to engage pupils across the primary curriculum
- Supporting pupils with confidence, communication, behaviour, social development and academic progress
- Helping create a fun, inclusive and engaging learning environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Working with pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
- Supporting within lessons, small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- May involve supporting pupils with mild SEN, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and Speech & Language needs
- Using creativity and imagination to engage pupils and raise attainment
- Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and confidence
- £110 - £115 per day
- Full-time and long-term post
- September 2026 start
- Full academic year role
- Based in the Borough of Tower Hamlets
ABOUT YOU
- Some previous experience working with children
- A confident, enthusiastic and resilient personality
- Creative and capable of coming up with innovative, engaging and fun ideas
- A background in Arts, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts or a related subject
- A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
- Patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with pupils
- Ideal for aspiring Primary Teachers, Drama Therapists, Music Therapists, Play Therapists, Child Psychologists or graduates looking to gain school-based experience
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
- Primary School based in Tower Hamlets
- Supportive and welcoming staff team
- Creative, inclusive and community-focused ethos
- Strong focus on pupil wellbeing, confidence and personal development
- Excellent training and development opportunities throughout the academic year
- Fantastic opportunity for creative graduates to gain long-term primary school experience
- Easily accessible via public transport
If you are interested in this Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant role, trial days can be arranged immediately. Apply for this Creative Graduate Teaching Assistant position by sending your CV to Josh at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.
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