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Secondary School Graduate Teaching Assistant - PGCE Opportunity

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2025
Salary: £75 to £90 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 March 2025
Location: WV15 5AF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Educate Group
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: GRADITTBNG-32615

Summary

Are you a Graduate considering a career as a Teacher?

Immediate Start. The Educate Group are actively seeking a full time Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant with a desire to take the first step on the journey to becoming a Secondary School Teacher. This is an ideal opportunity to kick start a career in Education. The role will initially be as a Teaching Assistant, gaining experience in the classroom, leading onto a potential place on our Initial Teacher Training course. This is a school centred course, building on the experience you will have gained as a TA. Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

    • Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
    • Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
    • Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
    • Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
    • Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
    • Opportunities to move into a permanent position - should one become available.

    Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

    • Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
    • Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
    • Assess progress and provide feedback.
    • Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
    • Help with administrative tasks.
    • Follow school policies and procedures.

    Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:

    • No qualifications are required, although good standards of literacy and numeracy are needed.
    • Experience working with children or young people would be beneficial.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
    • A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
    • Flexibility and adaptability.

    Registrations required to be a Teaching Assistant:

    • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate.
    • You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.

      Notes:

      • All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
      • We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
      • The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
      • As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
      • A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
      • All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

      If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don't hesitate to contact one of our team on 01978 281881.