A Gateshead secondary school is recruiting for a graduate teaching assistant to work from April 2023 until the end of the academic year. This is a full- time position (Monday to Friday, term time)
The school wishes to employ a graduate with an interest in teaching or educational psychology. No previous experience is required as the school will provide on the job training and CPD to assist in the role. Accredited qualifications will also be available via Protocol Education. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to take their first steps working within the education sector as no previous experience is required.
This is a full time role (term time only), to begin immediately. If successful you will be likely required until the end of the academic year (July 2023). There is a strong chance that a permanent contract will be offered after this point.
This large and diverse secondary school is in the west of Newcastle. It is easily commutable from the A1 and from the centre of Newcastle.
As part of your role, you will provide in class support to children with special educational needs (aged between 11-16) . You should be confident in your ability build a rapport with children and want to make a positive impact on the lives of the pupils you will work with.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a calm and consistent approach and understand how to respond to challenging behaviours
- Hold a university degree
- Be able to work Monday-Friday (term time)
- Have experience or a keen interest in working with children.
- Be educated to degree level (all subjects will be considered)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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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