Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching?
Join a large secondary school in central Manchester and gain valuable school based experience prior to teacher training. This role is ideal for any recent graduates considering a career in secondary school teaching.
Highlights of this Graduate Teaching Assistant position;
- Full time and part time roles available
- Opportunity to earn paid school based experience prior to teacher training course (PGCE or SCITT)
- City centre based secondary school, accessible by public transport links from the surrounding areas
Successful graduate teaching assistants will join a vibrant secondary academy in Manchester and will be given the opportunity to experience a number of different roles. Candidates will offer in class support, help raise attainment through 1:1 and small group intervention, assist with lesson planning and preparation and cover lessons when appropriate. This role will give any graduates considering a career in teaching the knowledge and skills required to progress on to formal teacher training.
Candidates must have experience in supporting young people in an educational or relevant setting or have a genuine desire to pursue a career in teaching.
This vibrant secondary school is located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester and is easily accessible from the surrounding areas. With over 1000 pupils on roll, the school welcomes students from a vast variety of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures making it a vibrant, inclusive learning environment for all students. The school building is modern and has excellent facilities throughout which plays an active role in providing the highest quality of teaching and learning for all students.
For immediate consideration, please send through a copy of your CV. For further information on this role, please contact the Manchester South Secondary branch for further information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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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