Graduate Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers are currently working with a co-educational Secondary School in Lewisham, South London, who are looking to hire an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an ASAP start.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Lewisham will be offering a competitive daily rate of £95 - £115 per day, dependent on experience.

The successful applicant will be a university graduate who is passionate about working with young people and keen to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment. You will support pupils across KS3-KS5, including students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), both on a 1:1 basis and within small groups. You will also work closely with teaching staff to support learning, manage behaviour and help pupils engage effectively with the curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a future career in teaching, education or working with young people to build substantial classroom experience throughout the academic year.

The School is Looking For:

A Graduate Teaching Assistant with a degree from a UK university

Someone passionate about supporting young people and helping pupils achieve their academic potential

Those with experience supporting secondary-aged children are particularly encouraged to apply

Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable

Someone competent and confident in GCSE Maths and English

A resilient and enthusiastic individual with the ability to quickly build a positive rapport with pupils

Someone confident supporting pupils 1:1 and within small groups

An individual able to assist classroom teachers with lesson preparation and general classroom support

Someone available to interview immediately with a view to starting ASAPThe School Can Offer:

A competitive daily rate of £95 - £115 per day, dependent on experience

A long-term position throughout the academic year

The opportunity to gain extensive classroom experience across KS3-KS5

Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of SEN and additional needs

An excellent opportunity for graduates considering teacher training or a future career in education

A supportive working environment alongside experienced teachers and support staffWhy Horizon Teachers?

We are a team of specialist education consultants with numerous years of experience, many of whom are ex-teachers

We offer complete management of the whole interview process from start to finish

We are one of the highest rated agencies with a 8 Google rating* from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped

Easy registration process completed in full through one online link and a video consultation

Free certified safeguarding training offered to support staff once registered with Horizon

Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referralsHit ‘Apply Now’ to join this secondary school in Lewisham, South London, as a Graduate Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an ASAP start.

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