Graduate English Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B3 2AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 support

across 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:

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.

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 experience

within 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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