Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant Secondary
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £75 to £110 per day, depending on experience
Contract type: Daily supply, Long-term
Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and eager to support young learners in their academic journey?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are currently working in partnership with an enthusiastic secondary school in Newcastle that is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their excellent team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting.
About The Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be an indispensable component in assisting instructors and fostering the development of young learners. To deliver engaging lessons, offer both individual and group help and contribute to the general good classroom environment, this position will entail tight collaboration with teachers. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives.
Responsibilities of a Graduate Teaching Assistant:
- Assist teachers in delivering high-quality lessons, helping to engage students and facilitate their learning.
- Provide targeted support to individual students or small groups, addressing their specific learning needs.
- Help prepare teaching materials and resources to enhance the learning experience.
- Support teachers in assessing student progress and providing feedback to help guide their development.
- Help maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment, managing behaviour effectively.
- Assist in organising and supervising extracurricular activities and school events.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a recent graduate with a degree in Education or a related field.
- Possess strong communication and classroom management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a classroom effectively.
- Have a methodical, understanding and compassionate approach to helping young students.
- Have flexibility and adaptability to cover various subjects.
- Possess a passion for education and supporting students' learning progress.
- 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 Join 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 help mould the future of our younger 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 Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘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.