Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Are you keen on securing either a short-term or long-term support role where you can work with young people?

A mixed secondary school in the heart of Trafford 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 small groups. This 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.

• Pay between £1640 - £1840 per month, depending on previous experience
• Ideal experience to support a PGCE application
• Full time position available for a confident and academic graduate
• Supportive secondary school easily accessible via public transportation links
• Graduates of any background are welcome to apply with the successful graduate taking up this general classroom assistant role in the first instance

The school being in the central Trafford area is very easily accessible for any graduate who can get to Trafford on public transport. The support team and entire senior leadership team are well known for being 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 by clicking the link below attaching your latest CV.

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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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