Graduate Teaching Assistant - Five Education : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Type: TemporaryLocation: NewhamSalary: NegotiableStart Date: Tue 3rd Sep 2024Contact Name: William BentleyContact Email:

Job DescriptionDid you recently graduate and are looking for your first role?

Do you have an interest in working with young people with additional needs?

We have a fantastic opportunity!

Five Education is a busy agency, working in an exciting partnership with students with complex needs across schools in Bristol. We are looking for skilled candidates to work as an LSA to support students from nursery to secondary age. The students may have a range of additional needs including Autism, Dyslexia, speech and language impairments, and ADHD. Five Education is a busy agency, working in an exciting partnership with students with complex needs across schools in Bristol. We are looking for skilled candidates to work as an LSA to support students from nursery to secondary age. The students may have a range of additional needs including Autism, Dyslexia, speech and language impairments, and ADHD. This role is an ideal opportunity for a Psychology graduate to gain experience in education, with a view to teaching in the future or pursuing a career as an educational psychologist.

Responsibilities and duties:• Assisting young people in their learning and development• Supporting students who might be struggling in class• Support students 1:1 by making curriculum accessible and changing approaches to make learning fun• Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through positive reinforcement and praise

Essential Criteria• Be compassionate and patient• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)• Relevant employment references to cover the last 2 years• Able to work 8.30-15.30 pm, 3-5 days per week, term time only

What can Five Education offer you?

Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

Free DBS (refunded when you work five days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.