Graduate English Teaching Assistant

High-Performing Secondary School | Bexley, South East London
Full-Time | Full Academic Year (with Long-Term Opportunities)
September Start
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000

Are you graduating this year with a 2:1 or above in English from a UK university?

Do you have ambitions of becoming an English teacher and want to gain invaluable classroom experience before embarking on teacher training?

An outstanding and high-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Bexley is seeking an exceptional English graduate to join its English department as a Graduate Teaching assistant from September. This is a full-time position for the entire academic year, with the opportunity to remain beyond this period and progress onto a salaried or school-based teacher training programme.

This opportunity is ideal for ambitious graduates who are serious about building a long-term career in education.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced and supportive English department, you will gradually develop your classroom practice while making a meaningful impact on students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pre-planned English lessons with experienced teachers.
• Supporting pupils to develop their reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Leading small-group intervention sessions and one-to-one academic support.
• Assisting with lesson planning, marking and assessment.
• Developing excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Becoming fully involved in the wider life of the school and English department.

Throughout the year, you will receive ongoing mentoring and professional development, preparing you for progression into teacher training.

Person Specification

To be considered, you must:

• Be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:1 or First-Class degree in English from a UK university.
• Be committed to pursuing a long-term career in secondary English teaching.
• Be able to work full-time from September for the full academic year, with the possibility of continuing beyond.
• Live within the London Borough of Bexley or within approximately one hour's commute of the school.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic, resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Please note:

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Join This School?

• High-performing and well-respected secondary school with an excellent reputation.
• Outstanding mentoring from experienced English teachers and senior leaders.
• A clear pathway into a teacher training programme following successful completion of the role.
• A collaborative and supportive school culture focused on staff development.
• Excellent transport links across Bexley and South East London.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in education.

Apply Now

If you're an ambitious English graduate ready to take the first step towards becoming an outstanding teacher, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' today and submit your CV to James at KPI Education to be considered for this Graduate Unqualified English Teacher opportunity starting in September.

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