Graduate Teaching Assistant Pathway

Are you eager to explore a rewarding career in teaching but lack school experience?
Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in schools across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.
What We Offer
* Paid Experience: Enjoy at least 3 months and up to one year of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant. This allows you to observe great teaching and discover the intricacies of the teaching profession while earning.
* Ongoing Support: Benefit from free training and continuous support from our experienced team, including the opportunity to attain an accredited level 2 qualification.
* No Joining Fees: Joining our programme comes with no hidden costs or fees, ensuring a hassle-free experience from the start.
* Make an Impact: Have an immediate impact on children's lives by supporting their learning and development in a school environment.
* Personalised Support: We'll work closely with you to create an education CV and video profile to present to schools, helping you stand out.
* Valuable References: Gain a valuable employer and school reference to enhance your future career prospects.
* Mentoring and Advice: Receive free advice and mentoring if you decide to pursue further teacher training, guiding you every step of the way.
What to Expect from the Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant on our Graduates into Teaching Pathway, you'll provide support to pupils in groups and on a 1:1 basis across partner secondary schools, SEN schools, and primary schools. You'll receive mentorship and coaching from our experienced team to develop your skills as you train, with placements tailored to schools near you.
Requirements
* Hold a degree in any subject.
* Hold/predicted a degree with a 2.2 or above.
* GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum grade 4 or C).
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic work environment.
* Organised and efficient approach to tasks.
* Passion for working with young people, particularly in a SEND school setting or with SEND pupils within mainstream schools
* Provide two referees we can contact.
* Have a DBS form or be prepared to obtain one.
If you're a graduate eager to kickstart your education journey with our Graduates into Teaching Programme, please submit your CV, and our team will be in touch to discuss your application further.
In addition, you must:
• Provide two referees we can contact
• Have a DBS form or be prepared to obtain one
Please note that the rate of pay will be dependent on the level of Teaching Assistant qualification you have achieved and the amount of experience you have to date