Graduate Learning Assistant (International)

What are you going to do:

Successful applicants will be appointed to a school on a fixed-term basis. Typical placements are around 9 months in duration but can be as long as 18 months to two years.

You will be asked to help and support the teaching, learning and development of our children and provide extracurricular activity support. In boarding schools, GLAs may be asked, on a rota basis, support, supervise and lead our boarding children. This will include evening duties and occasional weekend duties as required by the school. There is also an expectation that the GLA will play a full and active part in the school's clubs and extracurricular activities.

After successful completion of the initial placement, GLAs may be able to apply for and complete Teacher Training courses at one of our schools, or PGCE's, with a view to becoming a permanent teacher in the school.

The GLA programme is paid internship which has been designed to provide recent graduates interested in a career in teaching with the opportunity to work as teaching assistants in our international schools. This unique programme is perfect for those looking to combine working in and learning about a different culture with launching their career in education.

Key responsibilities

• Providing English support to children with reading and writing as well as verbal and listening skills on an individual, class and / or small group basis
• Providing classroom support in the school
• Helping to develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate learning materials
• Introducing UK contemporary culture through classroom and extracurricular activities
• Motivating and encouraging pupils, providing extra help and support where needed
• Attending school events as reasonably requested by the Headteacher
• Assisting with school events, trips and activities throughout the week and occasionally on a weekend
• Attending meetings and reviews
• Assisting with marking and correcting work
• Assisting and supporting with marketing initiatives at schools, ISP and student recruitment campaigns
• Providing occasional sickness cover for classes taught in English as reasonably requested by the Headteacher
• Providing English support to international teachers as required

You will be supported upon arrival at the school and will be mentored by experienced teachers as you settle in.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are therefore subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering their previous employment including:

• An enhanced DBS disclosure / police check from country of residence / birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

• The receipt of at least two satisfactory references (one of which must be your university tutor and the other your current / most recent employer).

• Original ID documentation and examination certificates.

What we offer:

• This is a paid internship, paid on a monthly basis
• We will also cover accommodation and flights
• The opportunity to apply for teacher training on successful completion of the programme

Apply

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Extra information

These are international roles at our schools in Spain, Malaysia, Chile and Mexico

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

Foreign: Abroad

Working hours per week

40

Type of Contract

Graduate Internship, Placements

Salary indication

Between £750 and £1,000 Per Month

Responsible for

GLAs work as full-time members of support staff in a school assisting with the day to day teaching and learning of the children under the direction and supervision of a fully qualified teacher.

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

Yes

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English