Tradewind Recruitment

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment

Full-timePosted 1 week ago

Job Description

  • Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer!
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant - Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
  • Contract: Temporary, Full-time
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?
  • Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, youth work or a related field, but would like to gain some first-hand experience in a school before deciding on your next step.
  • Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for enthusiastic graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants in schools across Ipswich.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a school environment, develop your confidence working with children and young people, and discover whether a career in teaching or education could be right for you.
  • The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you may

Support pupils in the classroom, either individually or in small groups

Help pupils stay engaged with their learning and make progress

Provide encouragement and positive support to children who may need additional help

Work alongside teachers and other support staff

Gain experience of different teaching and learning approaches

Support pupils with additional learning, behavioural or pastoral needs where appropriate

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from graduates who are interested in working with children and young people.

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. This opportunity could suit graduates who are:

Considering a future career in teaching or education

Looking to gain valuable experience before applying for teacher training

Interested in psychology, education, youth work or child development

Enthusiastic, patient and approachable

Reliable, professional and willing to learn

Confident building positive relationships with children and young people

Whether you have recently graduated and are considering your options, or you already have an interest in becoming a teacher, this role provides an excellent opportunity to experience life in a school and decide whether education is the right career for you.

What Tradewind Can Offer You

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

Access to 2,500+ CPD courses through the National College

REC Audited Education Gold Standard

Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

The opportunity to gain experience across different school settings

Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent education roles

* A £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend who subsequently works 10 days with Tradewind Recruitment

Apply Today

If you are a graduate who is keen to work with children, gain valuable school experience and explore whether teaching could be the right career for you, we would love to hear from you.

This is an ASAP, full-time opportunity in Ipswich, Suffolk, with the potential to provide an excellent first step into a career in education.

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment has 25+ years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We take the time to understand what you are looking for and provide ongoing support throughout your work with us.

We can help you gain experience, develop your skills and take the next step towards a career in education.

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