Graduate Computer Science Teaching Assistant in Liverpool, North West

Graduate Computer Science Teaching Assistant

Train to Teach Opportunity

Location: Liverpool (L18 postcode area)
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start Date: September (or ASAP)

Are you a high-achieving Computer Science graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the L18 area of Liverpool for an ambitious Graduate Computer Science Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Computer Science and ICT before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.

About the Role

As a Graduate Computer Science Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students in Computer Science and ICT lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to assist at Key Stage 5.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group intervention to help students develop their programming, computational thinking and digital literacy skills.
• Support students with practical coding activities, problem-solving tasks and coursework where appropriate.
• Help raise student attainment and confidence across the Computer Science curriculum.
• 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 Computer Science or a closely related subject (e.g. Software Engineering, Computing, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence or Computer Systems).
• 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 Computer Science 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.
• Confident explaining technical concepts in an engaging and accessible way.

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 an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education.

If you're a high-achieving Computer Science 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 Computer Science Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the L18 area of Liverpool.

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