Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Coventry

Do you currently hold a degree and have a real passion for working with children or young adults?

Have you thought about teaching, social care, health care or charity work as a career path but would like to gain some experience working with young people before making that big decision?

If yes, Shape A Life is for you. We are currently partnered with a secondary school in Coventry who are seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for the remainder of the academic year. There are also opportunities for Septemebr 2024. We want to speak to anyone with a degree who has a passion for working with children, however, having an English, maths or science related degree will be advantageous.

Starting ASAP, these term time only roles will be available in your preferred setting, primary, secondary, 6th Form or SEN schools and you will earn £450 - £500 per week.

You will need:

• Passion and enthusiasm to shape the next generation.
• An interest in a career working with children or young adults
• Degree - 2:2 or above. Any subject
• Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
• Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
• To be a positive role model
• Be keen to develop as a professional

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Great salary of £450 - £500 per week
• Unrivalled on-the-job experience.
• Ability to put your degree to good use and build a start to build your career.
• Term time only role - think of the holidays!

In this rewarding role, you’ll be responsible for providing practical and learning support to their learners, including those with SEN under the guidance of the class teachers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small group pupil support under direct supervision of teaching staff.
• Supporting independent learning and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Supporting the teacher with managing behaviour and keep pupils on task.
• Helping to create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils in social and emotional well-being.
• Ensuring all pupils feel valued and included in the classroom.

How to Apply

Click apply now to start your application and we will be touch with you to discuss how we can help you start your career.

Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right to work checks and a minimum two suitable references

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Salary: £450.00-£500.00 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Coventry (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coventry: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NP/GTA/COV