Teaching Assistant - Graduate - Surrey, Guildford

Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants Secondary Schools - Surrey Education and Training Are you a graduate and would you like to work with young people who need support in the classroom? The number of teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools in England has trebled over the past ten years or so, and they play a vital part in primary-school children's learning. But, what does the job involve and what is the school like? The Schools: Join a school where the staff are a valuable asset and supported by a strong, enthusiastic leadership team: Secondary schools with students between the ages of 11 and 16 Schools with strong and supportive teams Schools with a good reputation in the local community Schools that reflects a trend of positive progress in their results and achievementsThe Teams: Join a team who will support you and where you can expect an exceptional breadth of experience and a healthy learning curve A team that will invest in your professional development, offer you a competitive reward package and give you a chance to progress in your career A team that is innovative in their techniques to motivate learners A team that develops positive relationships with students, staff and parentsThe Role: The roles and responsibilities of are varied and can include: Getting the classroom ready for lessons Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories Helping children on a one-to-one basis who need extra support to complete tasks Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour Supervising group activities Helping with outings and sports events Taking part in training Carrying out administrative tasksHours: Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 15h30Nuts and Bolts: You will need to: Be eligible to work in the UK Have your National Insurance number Provide recent and relevant referencesApplication: Apply now