English Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate of English interested in training to teach?

Could you transfer your subject knowledge and passion for this all-important subject to pupils by working with them on a 1:1 and small group basis?

Would you like the opportunity to take on a support role for the rest of the academic year before progressing to School Direct teacher training from September?

If you answered yes to these questions then this could be the perfect next step for you!  A brilliant secondary school in Harrow is seeking to appoint an ambitious maths graduate to join their team ASAP…

• English Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Full-time Teaching Assistant Graduate
• Role starting ASAP
• Support across KS3-5
• Opportunity to progress to School Direct
• Brilliant secondary school located in Harrow
• Earn £300-400 per week as a Teaching Assistant (term time)
• Interviewing soon!

The School – Progress in English is particularly good in this school thanks to the excellent standards of teaching and learning.  The department gets a special mention in the Ofsted report as being creative and productive.  The English & Drama department collaborates once a year to hold the annual school play which ideas from a talented graduate would be welcome. The school has a proven track record of growing their own talent through the School Direct programme and staff report high job satisfaction.  Not an opportunity to be missed!

The Role – The successful graduate will be working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, to provide targeted help for students in the Biology department. As a teaching assistant you will be leading learning support interventions that not only boost progress but also instil a passion for your subject in all pupils. You will have the opportunity to get involved in lesson planning and deliver these lessons with the support of experienced members of staff who will guide your professional development throughout the year.

About You – You will be a high-achieving graduate with a passion for your subject and for education. You will be resilient, patient and able to come up with creative solutions to problems.  You will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and will ideally have some experience working or volunteering with young people.  You will have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in education and be committed to this position for a full academic year.

If you feel excited about this teaching assistant opportunity and think this school could be the launch pad for your career in education we want to hear from you today!  Click ‘Apply’ or send your CV and covering letter (detailing why you are the ideal candidate) to Sara at i-teachers.