Bellissimo - An Italian Teaching Opportunity

We are currently offering an amazing 12 week Teaching Experience in the beautiful Piemonte region of Northern Italy. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your CV, learn the language and share your teaching techniques.

The programme has been developed with the cooperation of WEP International and the Italian Ministry for Education; making this a great opportunity to gain real experience as a Classroom Assistant within an Italian school. If this is something that appeals to your sense of adventure we will be happy to talk to you in more detail.

During the 12 weeks, from September 24th you will be fully immersed in the culture, stay with a local family and feel like a native Italian in no time at all. Although the actual work placement is unpaid, you will receive accommodation within a local host family with your meals provided.

Participants will be expected to assist within the schools for up to 18 hours per week, over 5-6 days (depending on school hours). 

The objectives of this programme are: 
· Enhancement of CV and employability skills in the EU labour market 
· Provide practical work experience within a European school 
· To informally teach English language and culture to Italian school children 

· To introduce different teaching techniques to classroom · To learn basic working knowledge of Italian language in a working environment 
· To develop Cultural Awareness and communication skills

Benefits include: 

· accommodation with volunteer host families screened by the school 

· full board (meals provided) when tutor is at home with family · Health and third party liability insurance 

· School counsellor to help at school 

· Airport transfer on arrival from Milano Malpensa airport to Torino 

· 1 day orientation in Torino on arrival (held in English) 

To include: workshops about the Italian culture, Italian school system.. 

· WEP office assistance and supervision while in Italy 

· Emergency line 24/7 support in Italy and UK 

· TTPL office assistance and supervision in UK 

· Social Media contact 

· Skype contact 

Requirements for Programme: 

· Be a University student or graduate 

· Provide an up to date DBS check 

· Be a native English speaker 

· Non European applicants must apply for a tourist visa 

· No Italian language required but some basic knowledge preferable 

· No teaching degree required but is preferable 

· Administration Fee 350€ payable before departure, flights not included 

· Application form and cv submitted with photo 

Programme Dates : Sept 24th to Dec 19th 2015 

APPLY NOW TO: nadinestroud@ttpl-uk.com