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Are you a passionate Humanities graduate with a desire to inspire young minds and contribute to their academic journey? Do you want to gain valuable teaching experience in a dynamic school setting before pursuing a career in education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
A well-regarded secondary school in Greenwich is looking for a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant to support the Humanities department and help make a real difference in students' lives. This role is perfect for a recent graduate seeking hands-on classroom experience while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.
The Role:
As a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support the Humanities teachers in delivering engaging and impactful lessons across a variety of subjects, including History, Geography, Religious Studies, and Citizenship. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing In-Class Support: Working closely with students in both small groups and one-to-one settings to reinforce their learning, helping them grasp complex ideas and concepts in Humanities subjects.
Supporting Classroom Management: Assisting teachers with maintaining a focused and positive classroom environment, ensuring that students are engaged and on task throughout lessons.
Encouraging Student Development: Providing academic and emotional support to students, boosting their confidence, and helping them develop their skills in research, analysis, and communication.
Providing Feedback on Student Work: Helping teachers mark and provide constructive feedback on student assignments, enabling you to support individual learning needs and track student progress.
Contributing to Lesson Planning: Assisting teachers in preparing materials for lessons and contributing to the development of lesson plans, ensuring that they cater to a variety of learning styles.
Engaging in Extra-Curricular Activities: Depending on the needs of the school, there may be opportunities to assist with extracurricular Humanities-based clubs or activities, helping to enrich the student experience.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following:
A degree in Humanities or a related subject (2:1 or above), such as History, Geography, Religious Studies, or Politics.
A passion for education and a desire to inspire students in Humanities subjects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and approachable manner.
Patience and empathy in supporting students with diverse learning needs, and the ability to build strong relationships.
A proactive, enthusiastic attitude toward both learning and teaching, with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life.
A clear ambition to pursue a career in teaching, with the intention of developing your skills further in the field of education.
Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
