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Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Education

Job ID: 6686796

Coventry, West Midlands, England
£500 - 550 per week

Job Type: Full Time

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Graduate English Teaching Assistant – Up to £550 per week
Location: Coventry Secondary School
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025

Are you an English graduate with a passion for language, literature, and inspiring young minds?

Do you dream of helping students become confident readers, articulate writers, and thoughtful communicators?

We’re working with a forward-thinking Coventry secondary school to recruit a Graduate English Teaching Assistant. This full-time, long-term Graduate English Teaching Assistant role is ideal for an ambitious English graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before progressing to teacher training or further study.

Graduate English Teaching Assistant – Why Join Us?

  • Earn up to £550 per week (term-time only)
  • Flexible start: Immediate or September 2025
  • Be part of a vibrant, creative English department
  • Support GCSE students and lead literacy interventions
  • Make English engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable for every learner
  • Excellent stepping stone to PGCE or teacher training pathways
  • Monday to Friday – full-time, long-term role
  • Join a school committed to academic progress and inclusive education

Graduate English Teaching Assistant – Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Support KS3 and KS4 students in English Language and Literature lessons
  • Deliver targeted small group and 1:1 reading and writing interventions
  • Assist in planning and resourcing imaginative, interactive lessons
  • Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills
  • Collaborate with English teachers to track and enhance student progress
  • Help prepare students for exams and boost literacy outcomes
  • Contribute to enrichment opportunities such as book clubs, creative writing workshops, or debating societies

Graduate English Teaching Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

  • A 2:1 degree or above in English Literature, English Language, or related subject
  • Passion for English and its ability to inspire and connect
  • Experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is an advantage
  • Strong subject knowledge with a creative, reflective approach
  • Confident communicator who is proactive, adaptable, and supportive
  • Keen interest in pursuing a career in education or academic support

Ready to start your journey in education?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to CaseyF@kpir.co.uk to apply for this exciting Graduate English Teaching Assistant role in Coventry.

Graduate English Teaching Assistant – Up to £550 per week

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