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Are You a Newly Qualified Primary Teachers (NQTs) Seeking ECT Placement?
As a newly qualified primary teacher (NQT), securing a place for your Early Career Teacher (ECT) placement is a crucial step in your teaching career. If you haven't secured your ECT placement yet, don't worry.
Aspire People can help you by placing you in roles such as High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). These positions allow you to gain valuable experience, introduce yourself to different schools, and build connections while working on day-to-day, short-term, or long-term assignments.
1. Role Placement: High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): As an HLTA, you will support classroom teachers in delivering lessons and may take on teaching responsibilities for small groups or entire classes. This role helps you develop classroom management skills and instructional techniques.
2. Gaining Experience: Working as an HLTA allows you to gain practical experience in different school settings. You will interact with students of various ages and abilities, which broadens your teaching experience and prepares you for your ECT placement.
3. Building Connections: Introducing yourself to different schools and building professional relationships is essential. By working in various schools, you can network with school leaders, teachers, and other staff, which may lead to potential ECT placement opportunities. Schools often prefer to hire individuals they are familiar with and who have demonstrated their abilities and commitment. Your time as an HLTA could pave the way for securing a permanent ECT placement.
4. Flexibility: Aspire people offers flexible assignments, allowing you to choose day-to-day, short-term, or long-term roles. This flexibility means you can gain experience at your own pace while accommodating any other commitments you may have.
5. Location: Manchester, Trafford, Old Trafford, Salford, Sale, Eccles, Urmston
While not securing your ECT placement immediately may feel disheartening, working as an HLTA through Aspire People can be an excellent alternative. We will provide you with valuable classroom experience, the opportunity to build professional connections, and a flexible pathway towards securing your ECT placement. Embrace these opportunities, stay proactive, and continue developing your skills as you work towards your goal of becoming a qualified teacher.
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