Graduate Teaching Assistant

senploy; Hurn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Christchurch is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in classrooms. This role requires a passion for education; no prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. You will work with students on a 1:1 basis to encourage their learning and build supportive relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to gain experience before starting teacher training.

Benefits

Full access to CPD courses

1-1 coaching

Links to teacher training with no tuition fees

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided.
• Passion for education and a can-do attitude required.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and support students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Encourage and support pupils to build trusting relationships.
• Exhibit a supportive and patient demeanor.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Recent degree

Job description

Overview

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Christchurch

Are you looking to secure a role working within education? No experience is needed, just a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting young people.

Prospero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic and passionate graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training. These are long-term placements begin throughout the academic year. This is a highly rewarding role. The school are looking for individuals that are supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible. You must be able to speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships. You will be assisting the teacher and supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and support students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships.
• Be supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible.

Why this role may suit you

• This is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training.
• No experience needed, just a can-do attitude.
• Full support and guidance will be provided from Prospero's Training and Development Team, awarded 'Best Upskilling Provider' in the UK Business Awards 2024.
• Full access to additional CPD courses, live webinars and 1-1 coaching.
• A stepping stone to salaried routes to obtain qualified teacher status. We have links with teacher training providing providers where you can obtain QTS with no tuition fees.

Contract details

• Location - Christchurch & surrounding areas
• Position - Full Time Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - School support/Teaching
• Start date - ongoing throughout the year
• School hours - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, term-time only
• Contract - Full-Time / Part-Time
• Minimum rate of pay - £13.09 per hour

About the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• You should hold a recent degree.
• You will have a passion for education and a can-do attitude.
• You will be an excellent role model for young people.
• You will be proactive and innovative with the ability to engage students in different ways.

Eligibility

• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire to maintain current standards and raise attainment across the school.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.
• Excellent communication skills.

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this position is of interest.