Are you an aspiring teaching assistant who wants to make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People?

Are you based in Greenwich or the surrounding area and looking for an exciting long-term role?

Step into Teaching have partnered with a superb primary school in Greenwich, who are pursuing graduates for this academic year to start ASAP. This wonderful opportunity will provide you with first-hand classroom experience as a teaching assistant. Our partnership schools are looking for enthusiastic learners who are looking to develop their own skills, as well as the skills of their students. Our schools provide training on the job, and have fantastic leadership teams who are willing to support you during your time with them.

This purposeful school aims to create a dynamic and high achieving setting with their broad and balanced curriculum. In addition, they offer a warm and welcoming environment for all, while holding high aspirations for all their pupils.

The Opportunity:

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant in Greenwich

Full-time role (Monday to Friday)

£515- £530  per week (Term Time only)

Chance to gain classroom experience and build your confidence before teacher training

Work with children from a variety of backgrounds

The successful Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant must:

Have a degree grade (2:2 or above)

Have strong subject knowledge within English Maths and Science (GCSE A* - C)

Be passionate about supporting children with their learning

The ability to keep children engaged and motivated

Be enthusiastic, friendly and confident

Be able to commit for the academic year

Be able to work effectively as part of a team

Have strong communication skills

Have good behaviour management skills

A commitment to helping children reach their full potential

You will be working with classroom teachers across KS1 & KS2 to help support children's learning in addition to providing a safe and inclusive environment where all children's needs are established and valued. Additionally, you will lead both 1:1 and small groups outside the classroom to give that extra support to children who are both struggling and overachieving in the classroom to help them reach their full potential.

How to apply:

Click 'Apply' below to generate your interest and import your CV to Emma @ Step Into Teaching. This role requires a DBS check.

**Step into teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Barring service check**

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £515.00-£530.00 per week

Benefits: Referral programme

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Education: Bachelor's (preferred)