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Are you a University Graduate with a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in English?Are you looking to pursue a career as an English Secondary Teacher?
Do you need experience in Schools to support an applicant for an English Teacher PGCE or Teach Direct course next year?
Would you like to work as a Graduate English Teaching Assistant in a 'Good' Ofsted 2012 Secondary School based in Birmingham?
This could be the perfect opportunity for you…!
***Teaching Assistant
***English Graduate
***'Good' Ofsted 2012 Secondary School
***Full time & long term contract - Until July 2013
***Immediate start
***Birmingham
***£60 per day
Based within the LEA of Birmingham just a 5 minute drive from the city centre, this 11-18 Secondary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support in their English Department. This role is a full time, 5 day a week post, starting immediately until the end of the academic year in July 2013.
The successful Teaching Assistant will be required support pupils both in groups and on a 1-2-1 basis. You should have excellent English skills, an A in English at A-level and a 2:1 degree or higher in an English degree subject. In your role as the successful Teaching Assistant, will be required to work with pupils who require extra support to reach targeted attainment levels and should be confident in your own abilities and able to use your own initiative when required.
The school's last Ofsted report graded them as 'Good' and praised the overall effectiveness of the school. Exam results have recently been excellent, with the school with the school posting some of the Highest Value Added scores in Birmingham. 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.
This role is ideal for a Graduate who having completed a Degree based around English is looking to gain experience in schools prior to starting a PGCE or Teach Direct course .
As the successful Teaching Assistant, you will be provided with an insight into the day to day running of an exceptional 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 is an excellent Teaching Assistant opportunity and one not to be missed!!!
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please e-mail a copy of your CV and covering letter to Alfie at Edustaff today, to avoid disappointment!!
***Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.