Job Description

About the School

The school, situated in the heart of the borough of Ealing, is a large and inclusive secondary school dedicated to providing a high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. With a strong academic reputation and a commitment to personal development, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team from January 2024.

Role Overview

We are seeking a graduate with a passion for education to work as a Teaching Assistant across various subjects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and develop teaching skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students of all abilities, helping to enhance their learning experience, support their academic progress, and assist teachers in the delivery of engaging lessons.

Key Responsibilities

Support classroom teaching by working with students individually or in small groups.

Assist in preparing classroom materials and resources.

Provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs.

Help with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Offer feedback to students to aid their development and track progress.

Assist with administrative tasks as required by the teaching staff.

Participate in school activities, events, and professional development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

Have a degree (2:1 or higher) in a relevant subject (e.g., Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, or similar).

Show a genuine interest in pursuing a career in education, with a commitment to supporting students' learning and well-being.

Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Ideally have prior experience working with young people, though this is not essential.

Be enthusiastic about learning and keen to contribute to a school that strives for excellence.

Why Horizon Teachers?

Expert Support: Our team of experienced consultants are here to support you throughout your placement, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Great Pay & Benefits: We offer competitive pay rates and provide ongoing support to ensure you are paid promptly and fairly.

Experienced Consultants: We are specialists in education recruitment, and our team will work with you to find the best role for your skills and aspirations.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

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