English Teaching Assistant

Are you an outstanding English Graduate looking to gain experience as a Teaching Assistant?

Do you have a strong academic background including a 2.2 Class Degree or higher, as well as solid A-Level and GSCE results?

Are you looking to work at a 'Good with outstanding features' Ofsted 2012 Secondary School in Birmingham, to support your application prior to embarking on your career as a Teacher?

Do you have a can do attitude and the desire and passion to support 11-16 year olds in the development of their skill and ability levels?

This could be the job for you…!

***Teaching Assistant - English Graduate with a 2.2 or higher
***'Good with outstanding features'' Ofsted 2012 Secondary School
***86% A*-C at GCSE
***Moseley, Birmingham
***£60 per day
***Full time & long term - August 2013
***Immediate start

This prestigious school located in Moseley, Birmingham are looking for a top English Graduate to support Class Teachers within their English Department as a Teaching Assistant. The position is to start immediately, although the school will not be hasty in their decision and consider all their options. You will be working on a full time, long term basis until the end of the academic year in August 2013.

The school can be found surrounded by many means of public transport including bus stops, a taxi rank and is also a short walk away from a train station. However should you drive, an onsite car parking space will be offered to you.

In your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will be focussing on supporting students as they prepare for GCSE's and ensuring that they attain minimum standards in end of year exams. As the successful Teaching Assistant you be working on a 1:1 basis and with small & large groups of pupils within the English Department across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5, who require extra support to attain accepted levels. The English Department achieved 86% A*-C at GCSE last year and has improved year in year out. You will be supported in every aspect of your role, and as a Teaching Assistant you will be introduced to a training program in which Graduates are apart of, supporting you in your role.

The school's last Ofsted report in 2012 graded them as 'Good with outstanding features'' and highlighted the overall effectiveness of the school. The Headteacher has a clear vision and ambition for the school to keep developing and establishing itself as a centre of excellence. The school plays an important role in community cohesion at all levels, and possesses a multi-cultural diversity throughout. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be provided with an insight into the day to day running of a school, which possesses a committed and passionate teaching staff. The school provide a supportive and inclusive environment and you will be given every opportunity to test and develop your skills within an environment of excellence.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for an English Graduate, who having completed a Degree based around English is looking to gain experience in a Secondary School prior to starting a career as a Teacher.

This is a fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunity and one not to be missed, so if you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please email your CV to Alfie at Edustaff today and avoid missing out!

***Please note, only successful Graduates will be contacted.