Graduate MFL Teaching Assistant
Train to Teach OpportunityLocation: Poole (BH15 postcode area)Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experienceStart Date: September (or ASAP)
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 Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.
About the Role
As a Graduate MFL Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students in Modern Foreign Languages lessons, including French, Spanish and/or German.
- Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging and interactive language lessons.
- Provide one-to-one and small group intervention to help students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
- Help raise student attainment and confidence across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to support Key Stage 5 where applicable.
- Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.
Essential Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- A 2:1 degree or above in Modern Foreign Languages or a closely related subject (e.g. French, Spanish, German, Linguistics with French/Spanish/German, Translation Studies).
- 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 motivate secondary-aged students.
- Fluent in at least one modern foreign language taught in UK secondary schools.
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 Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
- 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 Graduate MFL Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the BH15 area of Poole.
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