Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

A warm and welcoming secondary school in Newcastle are recruiting for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team of caring, supportive, and committed staff for the remaining academic year. The role involves both leading group sessions and 1:1 intervention under the guidance of the class teacher.

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or educational psychology?

Do you have experience supporting people with SEN? Would you like to gain more?

If so, this fantastic opportunity supporting students of varying needs as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant is perfect for you!

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – The Role:

• Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• Newcastle, NE2
• Providing support students in a mainstream school
• Promoting student’s educational, emotional, and social development
• Employing and adapting various teaching strategies to suit the needs of the children
• Liaising with SENCo and teachers to aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – The Benefits:

• Paid £450 – £550 per week, term time only
• Long term role, no day-to-day supply!
• Placed in one school for the academic year
• Gaining rewarding teaching experience
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or educational psychologists
• Start after half term
• Close to transport links

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject
• Previous experience tutoring or mentoring
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children and young people
• Passionate about supporting people with SEN
• Understanding, patient and empathetic towards young people’s needs
• Dedicated to making a difference to student’s experience of education

To apply for this exciting role as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle, press the ‘Apply’ button or send your CV to Lucy at i-teachers!