Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

Maybe you are considering starting your teacher training in 2024 and would love to gain paid work experience as a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant?

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and caring graduate with the ability to engage and support young children who have just started school and nursery?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Graduate Early Years Primary Teaching Assistant could be for you!

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, Monday to Friday role
• Perfect opportunity to gain experience before teacher training
• Long-term until the end of the academic year 23-24
• Located in Brent, HA0
• Paid between £350-£400 per week
• September 2023 start
• Shortlisting before the summer break
• Must have a strong academic background

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant – the role

This position is perfect for an enthusiastic and outgoing graduate who would like to gain a fascinating insight into the day-to-day running of a successful Early Years department. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who looking to expand their experience creating and delivering practical educational activities that fit perfectly within Early Years education. You will be supporting a busy and happy Reception classroom, helping children ages 4-5 to adapt, develop and thrive in their first year of school. You will be taking on additional personal support for some children who may not feel as confident or independent as their peers. There may also be the opportunity to work in Nursery.

Part of this role will be to lead small group classes to develop a confidence and understanding of phonics, handwriting and personal development. The class teacher will provide you will all the resources needed to ensure these children and progressing as best they can. Much of the role within an Early Years classroom is to track progress through learning journeys by observing play.

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant – requirements

This child-centred school is looking for a caring, patient and empathetic nature, with strong communication and resilience. You will need to have a good academic background, with a minimum of a 2:1 degree and strong A Levels. Some transferable experience working with children and a commitment to working in education is extremely desirable.

The school – Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

The school is a happy and welcoming school, with a lovely atmosphere. You will feel right at home from the moment you walk through the door. The Senior Leadership Team are committed to the retention and development of all staff. SLT are experienced in working with graduates who are destined for a career in education. It’s an unique school where primary pupils are classed according to ability within their year group – high standards are expected. Specialist teachers available across the curriculum.

Would you like to join a supportive school that can help with your future career development, whilst having a positive impact on children’s first year of school? If so, please send your CV to Michaela at i-teachers.