Teaching Assistant - Paid Teaching Internship

POSTGRADUATE TEACHING INTERNSHIPS

Paid Teaching Internship – role of full time Teaching Assistant at Finham Park School (33 hours p.w. TTO plus 3 days)

Have you ever thought about a career in teaching?

Do you want to find out what a career in teaching is like?

Grade 3 £23,114 - £ 24,294 (Actual Salary: £17,705 - £18,609)

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR? 

Have you recently completed a degree?

Would you like to gain experience of the classroom while being paid?

Then this is the opportunity for you. Please note, you’ll also need to hold a GCSE in English and Maths of grade 4 or above.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE 

You'll get a feel for what life is like in a school. Your internship will give you the opportunity to:

• see what school life is like for a teacher assistant inside and outside of the classroom, discovering the power of education to transform students’ lives

• become part of an experienced Special Educational Needs team at Finham Park

• shadow High Level teacher assistants (HLTAs)

• have 1 to 1 time with the school SENDCO

• have responsibility for supporting students with a range of special educational needs, both in the classroom and in small group settings

• receive training in supporting students with a range of SEND

• meet with current trainees on the PGCE course

• use educational resources via our free professional development library

• attend professional development events throughout the year to match your own areas of interest and personal development

• receive one-to-one guidance from the Lion Alliance about your teaching application

• have a guaranteed interview with the Lion Alliance for a place on our School Led PGCE with Warwick University (provided all course conditions met)

DURATION 

Internships last a full academic year (Sept 2024-July 2025)

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 33 hours per week (9a.m. – 4.00p.m) Term Time Only plus

3 days

APPLY

Application forms can be completed via the below link no later than 10th June 2024

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=a0335639-86e5-4237-8aba-a2aa6aee33b9

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2023 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

FIND OUT MORE 

If you’re thinking of applying to the Lion Alliance Internships Programme, but would

like more information, contact us for an informal discussion.

To find out more email admin@thelionalliance.co.uk or call 02476 418135 (Ask for

the Lion Alliance).

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