Jobs

Your Perfect Teaching Role is Waiting for You

Looking to work with children? Our team of recruitment legends are here to help, with connections to over 500 schools across the Midlands, North West and South Yorkshire. We offer permanent, long-term and day-to-day supply work and have been successful in making thousands of teaching and non-teaching professionals Smile - just take a look at our reviews.

Whether you're applying for a leadership, teaching or support services role, applying with Smile is simple. Simply register online to create an account, or for a faster option, choose ‘quick apply’ when viewing a job and one of our friendly consultants will invite you to register with us if you're suitable for the role.

To get a better understanding of our APSCo Compliance+ registration process, check out out 'registering with Smile' blogs which will explain how things work in more detail. Our online registration process is straightforward - 94% of our current supply staff said so! 

We’re confident that you’ll find the perfect school job for you on our website, but on the off chance that you don’t, feel free to send your CV our way and we'll have someone get in touch with you to discuss suitable roles for you.

Back to Search

Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Posted: 11-10-2024
  • Category: SEN
  • Location: Nottinghamshire
  • Type: Full-time / Temporary
  • Salary: £85 - £97 per day
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Type: 8:30am – 15:30pm (Full-time Monday – Friday)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us:
Smile education is working on behalf of a dedicated SEND school in Nottingham who specialise in providing education for permanently excluded young people aged 7-14 years from mainstream schools. Our mission is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs can thrive and reach their full potential.
Role Overview:
The school are looking for a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology and experience, or confidence, in dealing with challenging behaviour. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational programs that address the individual needs of students.
  • Provide support to students with SEMH needs, helping them to engage in learning and manage their behaviour effectively.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting social skills and emotional well-being.
  • Work closely with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, encouraging their participation and building their confidence.
  • Collaborate with staff to implement behaviour management strategies and support plans.
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents as necessary.
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in working with SEND students.
Requirements:
  • A degree in Psychology or a related field.
  • Experience working with young people, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviour or SEMH needs (this could be through voluntary work, placements, or personal experience).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to behaviour management.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
To Apply:
If this role sounds like the next role for you – contact us today by contacting the office or clicking ‘Apply Now’.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

Apply

To apply for this job please register with us or if you already have an account login.

Register / Login Quick Apply

Follow us

Smile Education’s FacebookSmile Education’s TwitterSmile Education’s LinkedInSmile Education’s InstagramSmile Education's TikTok

© 2023 Smile Education Ltd. All Rights Reserved | Data Protection | Privacy | Policies & Procedures
Website by Cloud

smile logo