Graduate English Teaching Assistant

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

Turn your English degree into classroom experience

Are you a recent English graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with young people?

Perhaps you're considering a future career in teaching, tutoring or education and want the opportunity to develop your classroom skills before taking the next step.

A welcoming secondary school in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate English Teaching Assistant to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your subject knowledge into practice while helping students develop their confidence, literacy and communication 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 develop their reading, writing and analytical skills, while encouraging them to become more confident and independent learners.

You'll work with students 1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, giving you valuable experience supporting a range of learners.

Key responsibilities

As a Graduate English Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group supportacross the English curriculum
• Help students develop their reading, writing and comprehension skills
• Support pupils with essay writing, analysis and developing their ideas
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
• Encourage students to engage positively with English and literature
• Help learners develop their confidence and independent study skills
• Support students who require additional guidance with literacy
• Work collaboratively with English teachers and wider school staff
• Provide feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from graduates with:

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

Previous school experience isn't essential. We're looking for graduates who can bring strong subject knowledge, confidence and a genuine desire to help young people succeed.

What's on offer?

• Valuable hands-on experiencewithin a Birmingham secondary school
• The opportunity to use your English degree in a practical classroom setting
• Experience supporting students with different 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 experience, use your subject knowledge and make a genuine difference to young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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