Graduate Respite Reintegration Teaching Assistant

IG4, East London

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in education, psychology or supporting young people? We are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in East London for a Graduate Respite and Reintegration Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school, develop their understanding of special educational needs and behaviour management, and build valuable skills for a future career in teaching, educational psychology or pastoral support.

Job Details

• Salary: £22,123.44 – £22,439.92 per annum (pro rata)

• Location: IG4, East London

• Hours: 32.5 hours per week

• Contract: Term time only, 44.8 weeks per year

• Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

You will support students who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons following periods of internal exclusion.

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will help deliver personalised learning activities, provide mentoring and encourage positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.

• Support young people with SEND, autism and additional learning needs.

• Help manage the respite and reintegration provision.

• Support students returning to mainstream lessons.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement.

• Develop mentoring strategies to improve confidence and self-esteem.

• Assist teachers with learning activities and personalised interventions.

• Monitor student progress, behaviour and attendance.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leadership.

• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Graduate

• Holds a degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Childhood Studies or a related subject.

• Has a genuine interest in SEND, behaviour management and child development.

• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Is patient, empathetic, resilient and approachable.

• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Is proactive, organised and confident using their own initiative.

• Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

• Level 2 qualifications in English, Maths and Science at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Why Should Graduates Apply?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a secondary school while developing transferable skills in behaviour management, mentoring, SEND support and pastoral care. It is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or wider education.

An Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks is required for this position.

If you are a graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience and make a meaningful difference to young people's lives, apply today!

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