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Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant
Train to Teach Opportunity
Location: Nuneaton, London (SE11 postcode area)
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start Date: September (or ASAP)
Are you a recent Nutrition graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?
We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the SE11 area of London for an ambitious Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Food, Nutrition and Health-related subjects before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried teacher training programme.
About The Role
As a Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students in Food Technology, Nutrition and related lessons.
- Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Provide one-to-one and small group academic support.
- Help raise student attainment and confidence.
- Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.
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Essential Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- 2:1 degree or above in Nutrition or a closely related subject (e.g. Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Nutritional Sciences).
- A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
- Right to Work in the UK.
Please note: We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about nutrition, health and education.
- Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
- Able to inspire and support secondary-aged students.
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What You'll Gain
- Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum.
- Full-time, paid school-based experience.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
- A clear route into teacher training.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education.
If you're a high-achieving Nutrition graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the SE11 area.
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