Graduate Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy Purley is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff/tutor in class. You will play an important role in improving the outcomes of students with a variety of needs, including those with EHCPs and additional needs. The actual salary for this role will be £24,748,-£25,102 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year). We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace. Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students. Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels. Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload. For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.