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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 19/02/19
£275 - £350 per week

Job description

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Are you a graduate looking to embark on a career in the education sector?

Are you interested in working within a secondary school and want to gain some further experience?

Our client secondary school in the central Manchester area is seeking to appoint a confident and approachable graduate to support in their school. The successful graduate will be fulfilling the role of a Teaching Assistant supporting and assisting within the classroom working with students in a variety of subjects. There is an open vacancy within the school's support department for a teaching assistant, therefore presenting a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to work at this supportive secondary school.

This role is ideal for a graduate who is considering undertaking a PGCE in the future or for graduates who want more experience within a school setting. The successful graduate will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working with teachers and support staff alike, collaborating and working with them to get the best out of all students being supported. If you are a graduate from any degree background looking into an education based career then apply now to be considered for this full time teaching assistant position.

Highlights of this Graduate Teaching Assistant position:

  • Pay between £275 - £350 per week, depending on previous experience
  • Ideal experience to support a PGCE application
  • Full time position available as well as the possibility of part time positions
  • Supportive secondary school easily accessible via public transportation links
  • Graduates of any background are welcome to apply - including Psychology, Maths, English, Science or any other subject

The school being located in the central Manchester area is very easily accessible for any graduate living in Fallowfield, Didsbury or Chorlton. The metrolink tram services this school regularly with the local tram stop being a short walk away from the school as well as buses travelling near to this secondary school. The support team and entire senior leadership is highly supportive with the school regularly supporting graduates looking for a future role as a teacher.

As the successful graduate, you will be working in a support capacity, working with pupils in a full class setting as well as on a 1:1 basis or in small group settings. This could be in the form of intervention or providing support to students who require it the most. This role will allow the successful graduate to gain the necessary experience to support a future PGCE application or allow them to be involved and gain understanding of the education sector.

If you are a graduate of a specific subject, and have the desire to work in the education sector, then apply now or contact Shiv at Manchester South Secondary for further information on how this school can support your specific interests.

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