English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Birmingham – September 2016

A Birmingham Secondary School in North Birmingham are looking to appoint an inspiring and highly motivated English Graduate as a Teaching Assistant for the 2016/17 academic year.

***English Graduate Teaching Assistant
***Graduate of English or related subject are required
***2:1 or above Hons degree with strong A-Levels
***Full time, One year position –
***Large Birmingham Secondary School
***Full support from Head of Department
***Ideal experience prior to a PGCE
***£26,000 per year

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher to gain valuable experience prior to your teacher training. The school utilise graduates to great effect in recent years and many have gone onto PGCEs and other training programmes.

This position would suit an energetic, enthusiastic English graduate who has achieved/predicted a 2:1 or above in your degree and previous experience supporting children. This post requires a graduate who has the skills to build rapport quickly, helping them to engage with their colleagues and pupils. The school want to meet applicants who have a high-energy manner born from their enthusiasm for teaching and a motivational approach to learning.

In this English Teaching Assistant post you will be working solely in the English department providing support to pupils who are not at the levels they should be. You will have the chance to lead individual sessions with particularly gifted or challenging pupils and help to run smaller ‘booster’ groups. By following the school’s continued professional development plan you will give yourself a head start when starting your teacher training and learn skills that will stay relevant for the rest of your career. You will become part of a culture that hails team work and support, a principle instilled by the Head of English.

This English Teaching Assistant role is a chance to really make a difference. Join this large, multicultural secondary school in Birmingham and start your teaching career today. Click ” and send your CV and covering letter to Neil Poole at EduStaff.

Please note: due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.