Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Have you finished a university degree but still not sure what your next steps are?

Are you passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Hazel Tree Education is currently supporting an independent specialist school in Warrington, which caters for learners aged 6-16 with Autistic Spectrum Condition and associated learning needs.

The school requires an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to support learners full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm.

This is a temporary position, although it could span long-term for the right candidate.

What we're looking for:

• A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare or experience working with children in a formal setting (e.g., school, residential, sports coaching).
• An interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude.

Successful candidates must have:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to obtain one.
• At least two references, including the most recent/current employer.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay - all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) - ensuring you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• No umbrella companies: PAYE Only
• In-house training - Developed and delivered by a qualified Teacher, ensuring that the support you get is focused and relevant.

Hazel Tree Education is an education-specific recruitment organisation, specialising in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work in mainstream schools and alternative provisions around the North West. We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.