Graduate Learning Support Assistant | September 2019

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Secondary – Birmingham

Do you have a passion to give young people the best possible chances of success in education?

Are you seeking the next challenge to take on now you have completed your degree and you are unsure how to really make a difference?

Perhaps you are you contemplating beginning a career in the exciting world of teaching and would like some advice and guidance about your next steps?

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Learning Support Assistant working across a large, vibrant and hugely successful Sixth Form College
• Primarily support this school to ensure that the aspirations and confidence of its students are raised and the school visions and values are implemented each day
• You will be given all relevant training needed to deliver the curriculum and implement strategies to maximise performance
• Access to continued professional development and advice on how to become an excellent Teaching Assistant and future teacher.
• Working alongside teachers to offer support with small groups of students and on a 1 to 1 basis
• Most students have an individual learning and support plan that you will follow
• Supporting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and working towards more positive outcomes to the lessons
• Paid £16,965 – £18,270 – term-time only (pro-rated)
• Full-time, long-term role

ABOUT YOU:

• You will need to have the ability to build rapport with students, staff and parents
• Minimum of a 2:1 degree
• Transferable experience is essential
• Ambitious and passionate graduates
• Empathy and knowledge towards challenges in education and inclusion
• Passion and commitment to improve educational outcomes and drive to work in education or similar sector

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

• The School is rated as Ofsted outstanding Sixth Form College
• It has an excellent reputation within the community and has a focus on achievement and growth
• All current staff have a passion to support new staff on their career move and progression
• It is located within easy access of Birmingham City Centre and is easily commutable from the surrounding areas by train and bus
• The school offers its own School Direct programme and the potential to move onto a permanent contract the following year for the right candidates

To apply for this fantastic graduate opportunity, then please send your CV to Jamie at i-teachers today.