Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Brent

At our primary school in Brent, we are committed to "Learning and Growing Together." Our mission is to create a flourishing learning community where inspirational teaching fosters a love of learning for a diverse student body dedicated to achievement. We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our school community and contribute to our school operations.

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Job Summary

• Hours: 33.5 per week
• Times: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Pay: Up to £100 per day | Paid via PAYE or Umbrella on a weekly basis
• Contract: Long-term contract beginning September 2024 until the end of the academic year
• Responsibilities:
  • Offering group support and 1:1 support as needed
  • Working closely with students with SEN and additional needs
  • Supporting the emotional and social development of students
  • Assisting with the planning and delivery of tailored intervention sessions

About You:

• A recent graduate with a BA, BSc, or other qualification
• Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice
• Experienced in dealing with customers or the school community
• Team-spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND
• Demonstrate flexibility, the ability to work on your own initiative, and follow guidance from teachers
• Demonstrate good behavior management strategies
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English
• Demonstrate specific approaches/interventions that you have used or may use
• Know when to adapt teaching to make it simpler or harder
• Provide feedback to children and staff
• Engage in CPD to enhance your own skill set and develop strategies to support a wide range of needs
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and external professional agencies as needed

In Return, We Offer:

• Excellent staff support with good career progression development opportunities
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• Staff benefits including a generous pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• A staff Chromebook (we are a Google school)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A well-resourced school on an impressive site, featuring multiple playgrounds, a school field, and dedicated classrooms for music, art/DT, food technology, as well as a library, a computing suite, and multiple small group rooms
• A parent community with high aspirations and children with exemplary behavior

If you are a graduate looking for a fulfilling role that offers hands-on experience and career development opportunities, apply now to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Brent. We look forward to receiving your application!

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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