SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an aspiring, recent graduate who is looking to pursue a career in the education sector? Are you looking to develop your experience whilst gaining valuable classroom exposure to support your future teaching goals?
Teaching Personnel are partnered with several exceptional Secondary Schools based in Wigan and are hiring multiple highly motivated graduates to work with students aged 11-16.

- Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor
- Location: Wigan, Bolton, Warrington
- Duration: Full-time/Part-time. Immediate start or September 2024.

Responsibilities:

- Provide support to classroom teachers in delivering lessons and managing student behaviour.
- Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Help students with special educational needs or those requiring additional support.
- Supervise students during class, breaks, and extracurricular activities.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and parents to monitor student progress and address concerns.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible full time/part time and temporary roles at multiple Secondary Schools.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, ideal experience for future PGCE applicants.
- Collaboration with qualified professionals.
- Contribution to a rewarding educational community.
- Access regular training and professional development.

If you're a recent graduate passionate about education and open to diverse opportunities, apply now through the provided link. Teaching Personnel encourages graduates with relevant experience to apply for immediate consideration, starting immediately or in September 2024.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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