Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant

Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant – Bramhall, Stockport Teaching Personnel is looking for a passionate Humanities Graduate to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Bramhall, Stockport. This full-time role is set to begin in October and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the position to become permanent based on performance. The pay for this role ranges from £419.25 to £500 per week. Role Overview: As a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support the Humanities department, assisting in subjects such as History, Geography, Religious Studies, and Social Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience in the education sector, with a potential pathway to a teaching career. Key Responsibilities: Classroom Support: Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons across the Humanities subjects. Provide in-class assistance to students, helping them understand and engage with the material. Small Group and One-to-One Interventions: Work with small groups or individual students to provide targeted support, reinforce key concepts, and assist with exam preparation. Resource Preparation: Help prepare teaching materials and resources, such as lesson plans, worksheets, and visual aids. Assist in organizing classroom activities and setting up any necessary equipment. Student Engagement: Encourage a passion for Humanities subjects by inspiring students to explore and appreciate various topics. Use your subject knowledge to answer questions, clarify concepts, and support students' academic development. Classroom Management: Assist the class teacher in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Help manage classroom behavior, ensuring that students remain focused and engaged. Progress Monitoring: Support the assessment of student progress by marking work, providing feedback, and identifying areas where students may need additional help. Contribute to planning and implementing strategies to support students who are struggling. Professional Development: Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth by observing experienced teachers, participating in training sessions, and learning about effective teaching practices and classroom management. Requirements: A degree in a Humanities-related subject (e.g., History, Geography, Religious Studies, Social Sciences). A strong passion for the Humanities and a desire to inspire students in their learning journey. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to secondary school students. A proactive, flexible, and positive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience working with young people, whether in an educational, mentoring, or tutoring capacity, is desirable but not essential. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Humanities graduate to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment. It is an ideal stepping stone for those considering a future career in teaching. If you are passionate about Humanities and eager to support students in their academic growth, we encourage you to apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.