Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant Suffolk

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 per annum (IP32)

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or child development?

A welcoming and ambitious school in Suffolk is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while developing the skills and experience needed for a future career in education.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school leaders to support students both inside and outside the classroom. You will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
• Delivering small-group and one-to-one interventions
• Assisting pupils with varying learning needs and abilities
• Helping to create an engaging and positive learning environment
• Supporting behaviour management and student wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and support staff

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree from a recognised university
• Have a genuine passion for working with young people
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are patient, proactive and resilient
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff
• Are considering a future career in education or a related field

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £22,000 - £26,000
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Valuable classroom experience within a thriving school environment
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training and other educational pathways
• A positive and collaborative working culture

This role would be particularly suited to graduates considering a future in teaching and looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before commencing teacher training.

Apply today.