Graduate English Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV3 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 | Coventry | £20,000-£25,000

Ready to turn your English degree into classroom experience?

Are you a recent

English graduate

looking to gain practical experience working with young people?

Perhaps you

re considering a future career in

teaching, tutoring or education

and want to develop your skills in a secondary school before taking the next step.

A supportive secondary school in

Coventry

is looking for a motivated

Graduate English Teaching Assistant

to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to use your subject knowledge to support students with their English, literacy and communication skills while gaining valuable experience within the classroom.

What does the role involve?

You'll work alongside experienced English teachers, providing additional support to students across the curriculum. You'll help pupils develop their reading, writing and analytical skills, while encouraging greater confidence and independence in their learning.

The role will involve supporting students

1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, giving you experience working with a range of abilities and learning needs.

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, literary analysis and developing their ideas

Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks

Encourage students to participate and engage positively with English

Help learners develop confidence and independent study skills

Provide additional literacy support to students who need it

Work closely with English teachers and the wider school team

Share feedback on student progress where appropriate

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

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)

Previous classroom experience isn't required.

If you have strong subject knowledge, communicate confidently and are passionate about helping young people succeed, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

What's on offer?

Valuable

hands-on experience

within a Coventry secondary school

The opportunity to put your English degree into practice

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 opportunity to learn from experienced English teachers

A supportive and inclusive school environment

Ready to get started?

If you're an English graduate looking to build your experience, develop your classroom skills 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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