Graduate TA

Graduate TA

Are you a driven graduate interested in making a more meaningful impact within the industry by teaching Children with special needs?

Or are you keen to get experience with special needs children?

Are you a dedicated and patient person with a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs?

As a Graduate TA you will play a pivotal role in supporting children with a variety of needs, working closely with students and their families, with a team of dedicated professionals encouraging progression to create a supportive and engaging environment for students. You will need to be a graduate teaching assistant dedicated to the development of your personal and academic growth.

Your responsibilities as a graduate TA:

• Engage in lessons with SEND students, ensuring their progress with a positive learning experience.
• Nurture a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages mental wellbeing and academic progression.
• Deliver a range of teaching techniques and resources to enhance students understanding.
• Utilise assessments effectively to monitor students' progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with other members of the school community, including SENCOs, support staff, and parents/guardians, to create a support system for students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and techniques to address challenging behaviours highlighting positive reward systems.
• Maintain accurate records of students' achievements, attendance, and behaviour, and provide reports as required.
• A passion for developing within the world of teaching assistant.

Requirements as a Graduate TA:

• Ideally have experience working with students with SEND needs or in a similar SEN environment.
• A recent GRADUATE with interest as a Graduate TA.
• A passion to teach and nurture SEND need children.
• Knowledge of effective SEN teaching strategies and interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and open to new opportunities.