Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Downham Market, Norfolk
TalentEd
– Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

– September, 1 year contract

– Downham Market, Norfolk

– Full-Time, 8:15am to 3:30pm

Are you a graduate perhaps thinking about a future career in teaching? Are you a recent graduate or just about to graduate and not sure what do next? We are working with a Secondary School in Downham Market who are looking for a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to start in a full-time position in their Science department from September 2023.

This position is a long-term contract and would be ideal for a candidate who is looking to gain more experience before starting teacher training or a PGCE as an Science Teacher. As an Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, you would be supporting children across KS3, 4, 5 and may also include various support of SEN children. If you have an interest in a specific subject we look at specific roles working within certain departments within the schools we are working with. This role will also include various 1:1, small group and intervention support, giving you direct teaching experience, which will help if you are looking to complete a teacher training course in the future. The school have a excellent, supportive Science department with multiple routes for career progression both internally and throughout their school trust.

By becoming a graduate teaching assistant, you can get the experience you require to become a teacher in the future and add more skills and relevant experience to your CV. We can offer you experience in the classroom in both a 1:1 and whole class capacity, providing specific intervention support to children with a variety of needs, whilst also giving you access to develop your knowledge and experience within Education.

talentED recruit for graduate teaching assistants for primary, secondary and SEN schools for a broad range of needs in a variety of locations across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. We’ll help match you up to the perfect school and the ideal role based on what you want for your future and where your degree can best be put to use. Often, our schools will offer graduate teaching assistant’s opportunities to train as a teacher in their school setting whilst being paid.

About you

A recent graduate or just about to graduate
Hold a 2:2 degree or above in any subject field
Willing to work full or part time between the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm
Have a strong interest in working in education and exploring a future opportunity as a teacher

Pay & Working Hours

Graduate teaching assistants are typically paid between £9.50 and £11.50 per hour via PAYE. Income figures are intended as a guide only. Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistants usually work between 32 & 35 hours per week. Starting the school day at 8.30am and finishing at 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. There are also part-time, casual and job share options available.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, but it may become permanent at a later date upon school discretion.

talentED is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.