Childcare Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School

Location: Leeds, LS9
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: From £92.60 per day

Launch Your Career in Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain invaluable classroom experience before training to become a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist or pursuing another rewarding career in education?

NextGen Teachers are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and highly supportive mainstream primary school in Leeds, who are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your degree into practice, develop your confidence in the classroom and work alongside experienced educators who are passionate about helping graduates build successful careers in education. Every day will bring new experiences, opportunities to learn, and the chance to make a genuine impact on children's lives.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across the primary age range to access learning and achieve their full potential

• Work closely with experienced class teachers to deliver engaging, creative and inclusive lessons

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils make excellent progress

• Support children with additional learning needs, including pupils with SEND

• Build children's confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning

• Help create a positive, nurturing and engaging classroom environment

• Develop strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Gain first-hand experience of life in a thriving primary school while developing the skills needed for a future career in education

About You

We're particularly keen to hear from graduates who hold a degree in:

• Primary Education

• Education Studies

• Childhood Studies

• Early Childhood Studies

• Primary Teaching

• Child Development

• Special Educational Needs & Inclusion (SEND)

• Youth & Community Studies

• Education & Learning

• Or another degree closely related to education or child development

Whether you've recently graduated or completed your degree within the last few years, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about inspiring young learners.

The ideal candidate will also:

• Have experience working with children through schools, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, volunteering or similar

• Be enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to making a positive difference to children's education

• Work well independently and as part of a team

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Why Apply?

• Fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in education

• Ideal experience before teacher training, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or other child-focused professions

• Join a welcoming and supportive primary school with an excellent reputation

• Receive ongoing guidance, mentoring and professional development

• Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders who will help you develop your classroom skills

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Dedicated support from your specialist consultant at NextGen Teachers throughout your placement

About NextGen Teachers

NextGen Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Agency working with schools across West Yorkshire. We are passionate about helping graduates find exciting opportunities where they can gain meaningful classroom experience, develop professionally and take the next step towards a successful career in education.

Apply Today

If you've recently completed a degree and are ready to inspire the next generation while gaining invaluable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly to this advert today or send your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk to find out more about this exciting Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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