Graduate Teaching Assistant

Stepintoteaching; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching are supporting a secondary school in Nuneaton with English graduates who are wanting to gain classroom experience before teacher training. If you currently hold a degree in English, then this could be the ideal position for you.

The school are looking for graduates that are enthusiastic about English Language and Literature and have a genuine desire to better the educational outcomes of the pupils they work with.

Qualifications

• Degree in English or related subject with 2:2 or higher.
• Strong communication skills capable of engaging and inspiring young people.
• Keen interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude toward learning and teaching.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons in English language and literature.
• Work with students in small groups or one-to-one to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom management and creating a productive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Help prepare teaching materials and resources.
• Provide additional support for students with SEN as required.
• Encourage confidence, creativity and a love of learning in students.

Skills

Communication skills

Engage pupils

Teamwork

Patience

Education

English degree (2:2+ or above)

Job description

Step Into Teaching are supporting a secondary school in Nuneatonwith English graduates who are wanting to gain classroom experience before teacher training.

If you currently hold a degree in English, then this could be the ideal position for you. The school are looking for graduates that are enthusiastic about English Language and Literature and have a genuine desire to better the educational outcomes of the pupils they work with.

The Opportunity:

• English Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Must hold a 2:2 or above Hons degree
• Secondary School Nuneaton, Warwickshire
• Monday to Friday - Full-Time
• £500 - £530 per week
• Ideally suited for aspiring teachers

The successful graduate must:

• A graduate with a degree in English or a related subject (2:2 or higher)
• Strong communication skills,with the ability to engage and inspire young people.
• A keen interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
• Experience working with young people, either in a volunteer or professional capacity, is desirable but not essential.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward learning and teaching.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities for your role:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons in English language and literature.
• Work with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to reinforce learning and improve understanding of English concepts.
• Assist with classroom management, helping to create a productive, positive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Help with preparing teaching materials and resources.
• Provide additional support for students with special educational needs (SEN), as required.
• Encourage confidence, creativity, and a love of learning in students.

For a graduate who seriously is considering training to teach, this truly is an amazing opportunity and one not to miss.

***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.***