Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Christchurch
Are you looking to secure a role working within education? No experience is needed, just a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting young people.

About the Graduate Teaching Assistant position:
Prospero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic and passionate graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training. These are long-term placements begin throughout the academic year.
This is a highly rewarding role. The school are looking for individuals that are supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible. You must be able to speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships. You will be assisting the teacher and supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.

• This is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training.
• No experience needed, just a can-do attitude.
• Full support and guidance will be provided from Prospero's Training and Development Team, awarded 'Best Upskilling Provider' in the UK Business Awards 2024.
• Full access to additional CPD courses, live webinars and 1-1 coaching.
• A stepping stone to salaried routes to obtain qualified teacher status. We have links with teacher training providing providers where you can obtain QTS with no tuition fees.

Contract details for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position:

• Location - Christchurch & surrounding areas
• Position - Full Time Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - School support/Teaching
• Start date - ongoing throughout the year
• School hours - 8:30 am to 3:30pm, term-time only
• Contract - Full-Time / Part-Time
• Minimum rate of pay - 13.09 per hour

About the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• You should hold a recent degree.
• You will have a passion for education and a can-do attitude.
• You will be an excellent role model for young people.
• You will be proactive and innovative with the ability to engage students in different ways.

To be eligible the Graduate Teaching Assistant must have/be:

• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire to maintain current standards and raise attainment across the school.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.
• Excellent communication skills.

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this position is of interest.