Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full Time

Calling all recent or soon to be graduates!

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist school to find a Teaching Assistant to join their team of educators ahead of September 2024. We’re looking to hear from graduates and aspiring teachers that are available for work from June onwards.

The provision is located in Hengoed, just 10 minutes outside of Caerphilly and caters for pupils between the ages of 3 to 19 who have a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic graduate who has a background in psychology or something of a similar nature. You should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the pupils’ lives. Your role within the school will be to lead 1:1 and small group sessions whilst playing a fundamental role in developing the pupils physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Details:

Location: Caerphilly/ Hengoed

Full-time/ part-time: Full-time

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (no weekends)

Pay:  £86.40 per day

Applicants must:

(Teaching Personnel will help you apply for the below)

• Have an enhanced DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one.
• Have completed safeguarding training or be willing to complete.
• Provide 2 recent references.
• Have a background in psychology.
• Be able to commute or relocate to Hengoed.
• Be driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain paid experience within the field of psychology. If you think this is the role for you, attach your CV today to be in touch with Lucy from the SEN branch at Teaching Personnel.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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