Wednesday, 10 July 2013

EDUSTAFF BIRMINGHAM: English Graduate Teaching Assistant


Are you an English Graduate with a 2:1 Degree or higher in either English Language or Literature with an excellent academic background at both GCSE and A-Level?

Are you looking to gain practical classroom experience as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils within a successful English department?

Would you be interested in securing a full time, one year contract at an 'Outstanding' secondary school found within South Birmingham, starting September 2013?

This English graduate teaching assistant role is ideal for those looking to enrol upon teacher training next year. 

***English Graduate Teaching Assistant

***One Year Contract / September 2013 start

***£55 - £65 per day

***South Birmingham Secondary School

***'Outstanding' Secondary School

This 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated secondary school found within South Birmingham are looking to appoint an English graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in either English Language or Literature, who also possess an excellent academic background at both GCSE and A-Level to join their wonderful and dedicated team of staff on a full time basis from September 2013, for the duration of the academic year in the role of an English graduate teaching assistant.

The successful English graduate teaching assistant will need to have sound subject knowledge, be an excellent communicator and be assured in your ability to translate your specialist English knowledge across to young minds.

The role of an English graduate teaching assistant is to provide support in a one-to-one capacity and in small groups of pupils across Key Stages three, four and five. You will be working with mixed ability pupils helping to raise grades in a department which was recently deemed excellent by Ofsted 2012.

As the successful English graduate teaching assistant you will enjoy excellent support and guidance from all those you work with, providing you with first rate knowledge and understanding of the day to day running of a school which will ultimately help you when applying for your teacher training course next year before becoming a successful English teacher. The successful teaching assistant can expect to enter an environment where there will be every opportunity for professional development.

Ofsted most recently rated the School as 'Outstanding' for its overall effectiveness and noted that the school continues to show signs of continued excellence. The Senior Leadership Team provides exceptional support and guidance which will see you flourish within your role. Teachers and staff have a real desire to provide the best for every child and any successful candidate will need to have the desire to provide an outstanding educational experience to all pupils entrusted in their care. Teaching and learning at the establishment are strong and there is a genuine desire to maximise the potential of each and every pupil, ensuring that no opportunity to raise attainment is passed up. There is a wealth of extra-curricular activity at the school meaning that pupils receive excellent support in terms of personal development. 
 

If you are a top 1st class or 2.1 English graduate, who is drawn to this English graduate teaching assistant role and would like to secure a one year contract, gaining excellent knowledge and experience along the way, then please do not hesitate in sending your CV and covering letter to Neil at EduStaff

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