Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant

Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity in Cheadle

Are you a recent Humanities graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in education? Teaching Personnel is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a well-established secondary school in Cheadle, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. This full-time position starts in October and runs until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent depending on performance.

Position Details:

• Role: Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester
• Start Date: October
• Duration: Full-time, until the end of the academic year (with potential to become permanent)
• Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week, depending on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

As a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting both the Humanities department and the wider school. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Humanities teachers in preparing and delivering lessons across subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Studies
• Working closely with students to provide one-on-one and small group support, helping them to grasp key concepts and improve their understanding
• Supporting students with varying academic abilities to ensure they make progress
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of extra-curricular activities, such as school trips or after-school clubs
• Marking and assessing students’ work under the supervision of teaching staff
• Acting as a positive role model for students and fostering a love for learning within the Humanities subjects

What We're Looking For:

• A recent graduate with a degree in a Humanities subject (e.g., History, Geography, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology)
• A passion for education and a desire to support young people’s academic and personal growth
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to explain concepts clearly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient and encouraging approach
• The ability to engage and motivate secondary school students
• Previous experience working with young people (in a school or otherwise) is desirable, but not essential

Why This Role?

This position is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching or education. As a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will gain invaluable experience working within a supportive and collaborative school environment. You will develop key skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and student support, all while making a positive impact on students’ learning and development.

Benefits of the Role:

• Full-time experience working within an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced teaching team
• Support and guidance from the school and Teaching Personnel throughout the placement
• Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance
• Weekly pay between £419.25 and £500, depending on experience

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate Humanities graduate looking to start your career in education, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and a short cover letter detailing your interest in the role through Teaching Personnel.

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