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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment·Stoke-on-Trent·Posted 1 week ago
💰 £95-105/hour
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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Education Pathway

Stoke-on-Trent | £95-£105 per day

Tradewind Recruitment is offering graduates a structured route into education through Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Stoke-on-Trent.

Working with St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT and Alpha Academies Trust, this programme supports Graduate Teaching Assistants who plan to move into teacher training after gaining classroom experience.

Key information

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant position (full-time)

  • Paid £95-£105 per day

  • Academic-year placement in Stoke-on-Trent

  • Direct progression into education and teacher training

This role offers graduates the chance to build confidence in education, while working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent schools.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Graduate degreeCommitment to education pathwayFull-time availability
Nice-to-have
Previous work with childrenVolunteer experienceSubject specialism
Soft skills
CommunicationConfidence buildingTeamworkAdaptabilityInitiative
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your degree subject at the top of your CV as this Graduate Teaching Assistant role values academic background

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📊 Quantify any educational experience: 'Supported 25 students during university tutoring sessions'

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🎯 Emphasise your commitment to teaching by mentioning teacher training aspirations in your personal statement

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🌐 Research St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT and Alpha Academies Trust to show knowledge of the academy structure

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🤝 Include any volunteer work with children or educational settings to demonstrate relevant experience

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  • Supported 30 students during university peer tutoring sessions, achieving 95% pass rate improvement in challenging modules
  • Collaborated with 4 teaching staff to deliver classroom support across Key Stage 2 lessons, managing behaviour for groups of 25+ pupils
  • Completed structured education pathway training with Alpha Academies Trust, progressing toward teacher training qualification within 12 months

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Tradewind Recruitment's Graduate Teaching Assistant programme with St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT represents exactly the structured education pathway I'm seeking. My graduate background and commitment to pursuing teacher training align perfectly with this role's progression into education.

My background in supporting others and working in team environments has prepared me for the collaborative nature of classroom assistance. The opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building towards teacher training makes this an ideal next step in my career development.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you support a teacher with classroom management during lessons?
  • What strategies would you use to help struggling students understand key concepts?
  • How would you adapt your support for different age groups within a school?
  • What role do you see a Teaching Assistant playing in lesson planning?
  • How would you handle behaviour management as a Graduate Teaching Assistant?

Behavioural

  • Why do you want to pursue a career in education?
  • Describe a time when you had to explain something complex to someone who didn't understand
  • How do you handle working with children who have different learning needs?
  • Tell me about a situation where you had to work as part of a team
  • What motivates you to work in education rather than other graduate roles?
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Why do you want to pursue a career in education?

During my final year at university, I volunteered as a peer tutor for 15 struggling students in mathematics. I noticed that many had simply never had concepts explained in a way that connected with their learning style. By breaking down complex problems into smaller steps and using visual aids, I helped 12 of them improve their grades by at least one band. The moment when a student finally grasped a concept they'd been struggling with for months was incredibly rewarding. This experience showed me that education is about more than just delivering content - it's about understanding how each individual learns best and adapting your approach accordingly. I want to build on this experience through the Graduate Teaching Assistant role to develop the skills needed for effective teaching.
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Describe a time when you had to explain something complex to someone who didn't understand

While working part-time in retail, I had to explain our complex returns policy to a frustrated customer who had been given incorrect information by another staff member. The policy involved different timeframes for different product types, proof of purchase requirements, and various exceptions. Rather than reading from the policy document, I listened to her specific situation first. I then drew a simple flowchart showing her exact scenario, highlighting the 28-day window for her electronics purchase and explaining why her receipt was sufficient proof. I also showed her how to check the policy online for future reference. She left satisfied and actually thanked me for taking the time to make it clear. This taught me that complex information becomes manageable when you tailor your explanation to the person's specific needs and learning style.

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