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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Torquay & Paignton

Location: Schools across Torquay & Paignton
Salary: From £85 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday), Temporary and Temporary to Permanent

Are you a recent graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you aspire to build a career in education and support students with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream schools across Torquay and Paignton, supporting children with Autism and other learning needs.

About the Role: As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students who require additional support to help them succeed in a mainstream classroom environment. This role is perfect for those seeking hands-on experience in education, particularly if you are interested in a career in teaching or special educational needs (SEN).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with Autism and other learning needs
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational activities
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils are engaged
• Support pupils’ emotional and social development

What We're Looking For:

• Recent graduates looking to pursue a career in education or SEN
• Passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Experience working with children

Benefits of the Role:

• Gain valuable experience in mainstream school settings
• Full-time, consistent work (Monday to Friday)
• Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidates
• Competitive daily pay starting at £85 per day (with room for progression based on experience)

If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic, and ready to take the first step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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