Graduate Academic Coach

Stepintoteaching; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching are supporting a secondary school in Birmingham (B1) with Reading intervention support with key literacy skills. The role offers a Monday to Friday, full-time schedule and an ASAP start.

The successful graduate must demonstrate a passion for English/Literacy, strong communication, and teamwork, with an aspiration to pursue a teaching career (PGCE/QTS advantageous). DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Support students with reading literacy needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for Literacy skills.
• Monitor and track students’ progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Help with marking of student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to lesson plan development and teaching resources.

Skills

Reading interventions

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

2:2 or above Honours degree

Job description

Step Into Teaching are supporting a secondary school in Birmingham (B1) with Reading intervention support with key literacy skills.

The Opportunity:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant- Reading Interventions
• Must hold a 2:2 or above Hons degree
• Monday to Friday - Full-Time
• ASAP start
• Secondary School, Birmingham (B1)
• £500 - £530 per week
• Ideally suited for aspiring teachers

The successful graduate must:

• A passion for English/ Literacy and a desire to help students understand and enjoy the subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous , tutoring, or mentoring capacity, is desirable but not essential.
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a strong commitment to students’ learning and wellbeing.
• A desire to pursue a career in teaching (PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status - QTS) is an advantage but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students who need additional help with their Literacy skills.
• Monitor and track students’ progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Help with the marking of student work and providing constructive feedback where necessary.
• Contribute to the development of lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development activities to enhance .

***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***

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