Start Your Teaching Career with the Graduates into Teaching Pathway!
Are you interested in a career in teaching but lack school-based experience? Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on, paid experience as a Teaching Assistant.
This pathway allows you to work with schools in Sunderland and the surrounding areas, where you'll receive training both before and during your role.
It's a unique chance to observe high-quality teaching practices and experience what it's truly like to be a teacher, all while earning a salary.
Benefits:
- Paid Experience: Gain 3 to 12 months of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
- Ongoing Training: Receive free, continuous training and support, including an accredited Level 2 qualification.
- No Fees: Join the pathway at no cost to you.
- Immediate Impact: Start making a difference in students' lives from day one.
- Professional Support: Get help creating an education-focused CV and video profile for school placements.
- Valuable References: Build strong professional references to support your career development.
- Mentoring and Advice: Benefit from free mentoring and advice for those considering teacher training.
Role:
- As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils individually and in small groups in our partner Secondary, SEN, and Primary schools.
- You'll receive mentorship and coaching from our team to help you develop your skills, and we'll match you with placements at schools local to you.
Requirements:
- A degree in any subject, achieved or expected at 2:2 or above.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum grade 4/C).
- Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a genuine interest in working with young people in secondary education.
- Contact details for two referees.
- A DBS certificate or the willingness to obtain one.
About Us:
Graduates into Teaching is managed 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 and in-house training, we are dedicated to helping you progress in your education career.
If you're a graduate eager to explore a career in education, please submit your CV to join our Graduates into Teaching Programme. Our team will be in touch with you shortly. Let's begin your teaching journey together!