Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £95 to £120 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/ Full-time
Do you aspire to make a positive impact on young learners while gaining valuable experience in the educational field?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are working with an esteemed school located in Sheffield that is seeking a committed and passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role provides a unique opportunity to support students across a variety of subjects and year groups.
The Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to teachers and students, contributing to a dynamic and effective learning environment. Your role will involve assisting with classroom activities, supporting individual students and helping to deliver engaging educational experiences.
Responsibilities of the Graduate Teaching Assistant:
- Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported.
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.
- Prepare classroom materials and resources, contributing to a well-organised and stimulating learning environment.
- Support teachers with administrative tasks, such as marking and record-keeping.
- Maintain regular communication with teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of learning and adherence to school policies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a recent graduate with a degree in Education or a related field.
- Have previous experience working with children or in an educational setting.
- Have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education:
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Graduate Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.