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Graduates into Teaching Pathway
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Durham & Surrounding Areas
Are you eager to explore a rewarding career in teaching but lack school experience?
Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in schools across Durham and the surrounding areas.
What We Offer
Paid Experience
- Earn while you gain 3 months to 1 year of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant
- Observe great teaching practices and understand the workings of the teaching profession
Ongoing Support
- Free training and continuous support from our experienced team
- Opportunity to attain an accredited Level 2 qualification
No Joining Fees
- No hidden costs—hassle-free pathway to start
Make an Impact
- Directly support children’s learning and development in a school environment
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- Assistance in creating an education-focused CV and video profile to impress schools
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Valuable References
- Gain an employer and school reference to boost future career prospects
Mentoring & Career Guidance
- Free advice and mentoring if you pursue further teacher training
- Continued guidance every step of the way
What to Expect from the Role
If successfully chosen for our Graduates into Teaching Pathway, you will:
- Support pupils in:
- Small group settings
- 1:1 instruction
- Across partner secondary schools, SEN schools, and primary schools
- Join a mentorship and coaching programme to develop teaching-related skills
- Work in placements ** closest to your location**
Requirements
To be eligible for this programme, you must:
- Hold a degree in any subject (or be predicted to achieve one)
- Have a degree classification of 2.2 or above
- Achieve GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum grade C/4)
- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills
- Be adaptable in a dynamic work environment
- Exhibit an organised and efficient approach to tasks
- Show a strong passion for working with young people, particularly in a secondary school setting
- Provide two referees for contact
- Either already have a DBS check or be able to obtain one
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Note: Pay scales will vary based on your experience and qualifications.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re a graduate eager to kickstart your education career with the Graduates into Teaching Programme, please submit your CV via our email/website.
Our team will follow up promptly to discuss your application further.
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