Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Full-time | Solihull | £20,000-£25,000

Put your English degree to work in the classroom

Are you a recent English graduate looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in a secondary school?

Do you enjoy helping others develop their communication skills and want to explore a future career in teaching, tutoring or education?

A welcoming secondary school in Solihull is seeking a passionate Graduate English Teaching Assistant to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your subject knowledge in a real classroom while helping students develop their literacy, confidence and academic skills.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside experienced English teachers, you'll provide additional support to students across the English curriculum. You'll help pupils tackle challenging texts, improve their written work and develop the confidence to express and analyse their ideas.

You'll support students 1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, gaining valuable experience of working with learners of different abilities.

Key responsibilities

As a Graduate English Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group supportacross English and English Literature
• Help students strengthen their reading, writing and comprehension skills
• Support pupils with essay writing, literary analysis and structuring their ideas
• Assist teachers with differentiated activities and classroom tasks
• Encourage students to engage positively with English and literature
• Help learners build confidence and develop independent study habits
• Provide additional literacy support where required
• Work closely with English teachers and other members of the school team
• Share observations and feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a graduate who has:

• An English, English Literature or closely related degree, ideally at 2:1 or above
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable, but not essential)

You don't need previous classroom experience. If you're confident, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people develop, this could be an ideal opportunity to start building your career in education.

What's on offer?

• Valuable hands-on experiencewithin a Solihull secondary school
• The opportunity to apply your English degree in a practical setting
• Experience supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent preparation for teacher training, tutoring or wider education careers
• The chance to learn from experienced English teachers
• A supportive and inclusive school environment

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an English graduate looking to develop your classroom experience while using your subject knowledge to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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