English Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Tower Hamlets based secondary school in East London. The role focuses on literacy support, working with students from Year 7 to sixth form in small groups and one-to-one sessions.

This full-time position offers paid school experience for graduates aiming to pursue teacher training. A related English degree and some experience with young people are preferred, with salary determined by qualifications and policy.

Qualifications

• Requires English-related degree and interest in gaining paid school experience.
• Aspires to become an English teacher and gain hands-on literacy exposure.
• Experience with working with young people (paid or voluntary) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support literacy across Year 7 to sixth form through small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Assist qualified teachers and observe different teaching styles for training purposes.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and learner progression.

Skills

English degree

Literacy support

Small group work

1:1 support

Education

English-related degree

Job description

English Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you hold an English related Degree and have an interest in gaining paid school experience?

Do you aspire to become an English teacher in the future?

Would you like to have the opportunity to gain experience through working with students with a focus on Literacy?

English graduate teaching assistant vacancy

Literacy support

September start

Tower Hamlets based secondary school

Full time ideal pre teacher training

Weekly pay

I am currently working with a fact paced, outstanding East London based secondary school who are looking to appoint an aspiring English teacher to work as a teaching assistant. The successful applicant will be working with students of various abilities with a focus on supporting students with Literacy work.

This would be a great positon for an English graduate who is considering a career in teaching and would like to use the teaching assistant role as a way to gain invaluable hands on experience.

The school are looking for a graduate who has an English related Degree and some form of paid or voluntary experience with young people. You may have gained your experience through a number of different avenues.

As a teaching assistant, you will be working with students ranging from Year 7 - sixth form with a focus on Literacy support. You will be working with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.

Each academic year this East London secondary school appoint a small number of graduates who are passionate about working with young people and are considering a career in teaching. A high number of these graduates then go on to do their teacher training the following year.

During the year, you will also have the opportunity to work with closely with various experienced teachers giving you the opportunity to observe different teaching styles and techniques.

The school was most recently graded Outstanding by Ofsted and is the ideal supportive environment for graduates embarking on their teaching career.

If you are an English graduate and feel this position could be for you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.