Kickstart Your Teaching Career with the Graduates into Teaching Pathway!
Are you interested in a teaching career but lack experience in schools?
Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on, paid experience as a Teaching Assistant.
Through this pathway, you'll work with schools in Sunderland and surrounding areas, receiving training before and throughout your role.
This invaluable experience allows you to observe high-quality teaching practices and explore what it's really like to work as a Teacher-all while earning a salary.
- Paid Experience: Gain 3 to 12 months of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
- Ongoing Training: Access free, continuous training and support, including an accredited Level 2 qualification.
- No Fees: Join our pathway at no cost.
- Immediate Impact: Begin making a difference in children's lives from day one.
- Professional Support: Get assistance creating an education-focused CV and video profile for school placements.
- Valuable References: Obtain professional references to support your career growth.
- Mentoring and Advice: Receive free mentoring and advice for those considering teacher training.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in groups within our partner Secondary, SEN, and Primary schools.
Our team will provide mentorship and coaching to help you build your skills, and we will match you with placements at schools close to your location.
- A degree in any subject, achieved or expected at 2:2 or above.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum grade 4/C).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and organisational skills.
- A genuine interest in working with young people in secondary education.
- Contact details for two referees.
- A DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Graduates into Teaching is run by a teacher-led agency based in Sunderland. We support schools across the North East and Teesside with supply and permanent placements, offering a friendly and supportive environment. With on-site or in-house training, we are committed to helping you advance in your education career.
If you're a graduate ready to explore a career in education, please submit your CV to join our Graduates into Teaching Programme. Our team will be in touch promptly. Let's start your education journey together!