Graduate Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Setting
Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
Contract: Full-Time
Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
We are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students within a specialist educational environment. The school provides tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs and focuses on helping every student achieve their full potential.
Your Responsibilities
- Supporting learning in small classes
- Working with students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Encouraging social, emotional, and academic development
- Helping pupils engage positively with learning activities
- Supporting teachers with classroom delivery
- Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment
Ideal Candidate
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above
- A-Level qualifications desirable
- Degree graduates encouraged to apply
- Passionate about SEND education
- Patient, adaptable, and positive
This role would suit graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Setting in South Shields employer: Protocol Education
Join a vibrant and supportive school in Brent, where your role as a Year 4 Teacher will be valued and impactful. With competitive pay, guaranteed work agreements, and free professional development opportunities, you will thrive in a culture that celebrates collaboration and excellence. Experience a nurturing environment that not only prioritises student growth but also fosters your own professional journey through ongoing support and engaging social events.
