Graduate Teaching Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in education? Do you have a passion for supporting students' learning and development in a secondary school setting? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at an Ofsted good secondary school in Denton.

Role Overview:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across various subjects, providing assistance to both students and teachers to ensure the smooth running of classrooms and the academic progress of all students. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Classroom Support: Assisting teachers in delivering lessons by providing one-to-one or small group support to students, helping them to understand concepts, complete tasks, and stay focused on their learning objectives.

2. Resource Preparation: Preparing teaching materials, resources, and equipment for lessons, ensuring that classrooms are set up and organised to facilitate effective teaching and learning activities.

3. Behaviour Management: Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive discipline, implementing strategies and interventions to create a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.

4. Individualised Support: Providing targeted intervention and support to students with special educational needs or learning difficulties, tailoring your approach to meet their specific needs and learning styles.

5. Assessment and Feedback: Assisting teachers in assessing student progress and performance, providing feedback and encouragement to students to help them improve their work and achieve their academic goals.

6. Extracurricular Activities: Getting involved in extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes, such as sports clubs, arts workshops, or academic competitions, to support students' personal and social development outside of the classroom.

Requirements:

• A degree in any subject area, with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and other members of the school community.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a proactive approach to supporting teaching and learning, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across different subjects and year groups, responding to the needs of students and teachers as required.
• Commitment to professional development and a desire to learn and grow as an educational practitioner.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £1677 to £2000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position starting after May half term until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school setting and develop your skills in teaching, behaviour management, and classroom support.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply now to join our team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Help us inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

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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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