At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in Modern Foreign Languages and assist experienced teachers.
- Company: Dynamic secondary schools in Poole with a focus on education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time experience, ongoing training, and mentoring.
- Other info: Clear pathway into teacher training with excellent support.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career while making a real impact on students' language skills.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in Modern Foreign Languages or related subject required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Poole (BH15 postcode area)
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start Date: September
Are you a high-achieving Modern Foreign Languages graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education? We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the BH15 area of Poole for an ambitious Graduate MFL Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Modern Foreign Languages before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried teacher training programme.
About the Role
- Support students in Modern Foreign Languages lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to assist at Key Stage 5.
- Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging and effective French, Spanish or German lessons.
- Provide one-to-one and small group intervention to help students improve their language skills and confidence.
- Help raise student attainment and support learners of all abilities.
- Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.
Essential Requirements
- A 2:1 degree or above in Modern Foreign Languages or a closely related subject (e.g. French, Spanish, German, Linguistics, Translation Studies or Languages).
- A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
- Right to Work in the UK.
Please note: We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about languages and education.
- Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
- Able to inspire and support secondary-aged students.
What You'll Gain
- Competitive salary of £26,000-£28,000 per annum.
- Full-time, paid school-based experience.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
- A clear route into teacher training.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education.
If you're a high-achieving MFL graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity in the BH15 area of Poole.
