Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, social care, or child development? Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Bromsgrove. This is a full-time role beginning immediately. This role provides an excellent introduction to the education sector and offers hands-on experience supporting children across the primary age range, including pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers and wider school staff to support pupils in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals. You will play an important role in helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes
• Providing one-to-one support and small group interventions
• Assisting pupils with SEND to access classroom activities and learning opportunities
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in lessons
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment

Who This Role Would Suit

We are keen to hear from graduates who are looking to build experience within an educational setting and develop skills that will support future career ambitions.

Relevant degree subjects may include:

• Education Studies
• Psychology
• Childhood Studies
• Health and Social Care
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Sports Science
• English, Mathematics, or Science
• Any related discipline

Experience Required

Candidates should have some previous experience working with children or young people. This may include:

• School or university placements
• Tutoring
• Sports coaching
• Voluntary work
• Youth work
• Holiday clubs or camps
• Mentoring programmes
• Community-based projects

Requirements

• A degree qualification, or be due to graduate this summer
• Experience supporting children or young people in any setting
• A genuine interest in education and child development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, patient, and resilient approach
• An interest in SEND and inclusive education
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Availability for a full-time commitment

Why Work with Axcis Education?

Axcis Education is the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist, connecting passionate individuals with rewarding opportunities in schools nationwide.

Benefits of Joining Axcis

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free CPD and training courses, including Safeguarding Level 2
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to SEND and mainstream school opportunities
• Valuable classroom experience for teacher training and postgraduate applications
• Long-term career development opportunities within education

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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