Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£85 - £100 PAYE Per Day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:All
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9769
Post Date:13.06.25
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Graduate Teaching Assistant 

September start 

East London

 

Do you have a passion about supporting students with SEND?

Can you help support students thrive? 

Have you just graduated and are now looking for a role supporting SEND?

 

We her at Parker Smith Inclusion are currently working with a wonderful school that are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants. The school has 12 classes, with 3 in each year group ranging from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. All of the classrooms at this school have interactive whiteboard technology. There is also a music room, computer suite, and a brand new library. They even have an award-winning vegetable garden! 

Benefits-

  • Easily accessible with good transport links
  • The opportunity to work with a great team who support their staff
  • The chance to work at an all-inclusive school

Why work with us? 

  • We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
  • Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively.
  • Assistance with CV and application materials:  we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
  • Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
  • One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
  • Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made

If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

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