Graduate Teaching Assistants

Fantastic Opportunity: Graduate Teaching Assistants

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and a desire to inspire and support the next generation of learners? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience and make a positive impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join an Ofsted good secondary school in Stockport on a full-time basis. This exciting role is available to start in September and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the position to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.

Role Overview:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, gaining invaluable insight into the teaching profession and developing essential skills to enhance your future career prospects. Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Classroom Support: Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, providing support to students, and ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress and personal development.

2. Individualised Learning: Providing one-to-one and small group support to students, helping to reinforce learning objectives, clarify concepts, and offer additional guidance to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed and achieve their potential.

3. Resource Preparation: Assisting in the preparation and organisation of learning materials and resources, adapting and modifying materials to meet the diverse needs of students, and ensuring resources are accessible and conducive to learning.

4. Behavioural Support: Implementing positive behaviour management strategies, promoting positive attitudes and behaviours, and providing pastoral support and guidance to students to help them develop social skills, resilience, and a love for learning.

5. Assessment and Feedback: Supporting teachers in assessing student progress, monitoring achievements, and providing constructive feedback to inform teaching strategies and identify areas for additional support and intervention.

6. Collaborative Working: Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other support professionals to contribute to the planning and delivery of lessons, interventions, and support programmes, ensuring the individual needs of students are met and addressed effectively.

Requirements:

• A degree qualification in a relevant subject area, with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a proactive approach to learning and development, with the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently, assist with administrative duties, and contribute to the smooth running of the classroom and school environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly salary ranging from £419.25 to £500, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position available to start in September and continue until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.
• Professional development and training opportunities provided by Teaching Personnel to support your growth and development in the education sector.
• The chance to work within a supportive and collaborative school environment, gaining hands-on experience and making a meaningful impact on the lives of students.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious graduate looking to kick-start your career in education and make a positive impact in a vibrant school setting, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming an inspirational educator, shaping futures and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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