Graduate English Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV31 3NS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Coventry | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Could your English degree inspire a future generation of readers and writers?

Are you an

English graduate

with a passion for language, literature and communication?

Perhaps you're considering a career in

teaching, tutoring or education

and want to gain valuable experience in a secondary school before taking the next step.

We are working with a supportive secondary school in

Coventry

who are looking for a motivated

Graduate English Teaching Assistant

to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your degree to practical use while helping students develop their

literacy, confidence and communication skills.

The Role

Working alongside experienced English teachers, you'll provide additional support to students across the English curriculum.

You'll work with pupils

1:1, in small groups and within the classroom, helping learners overcome barriers, strengthen their skills and become more confident in their ability.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing

1:1 and small-group support

across English

Helping students develop their reading, writing and comprehension

Supporting pupils with

essay writing, analysis and developing ideas

Helping students engage with English Language and Literature

Breaking down challenging concepts and explaining them in an accessible way

Assisting teachers with differentiated classroom activities

Encouraging positive participation and engagement in English lessons

Helping students develop

confidence and independent learning skills

Providing additional literacy support where required

Working collaboratively with English teachers and the wider school team

Sharing observations and feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a graduate who can bring both

strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for working with young people.

You'll ideally have:

English, English Literature or closely related degree, ideally at 2:1 or above

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent knowledge of your subject

The ability to explain ideas clearly and confidently

A genuine interest in supporting young people

Patience, enthusiasm and a positive approach

The ability to build positive relationships with students

Previous classroom experience isn't essential.

Experience through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering or working with young people would be advantageous, but we're also keen to hear from graduates who have the right

personality, communication skills and desire to make a difference.

What can you gain?

This role offers the opportunity to gain

genuine hands-on experience within a secondary school

while developing skills that will support your future career.

You'll have the chance to:

Build confidence working with young people

Develop your mentoring and communication skills

Gain experience supporting students with different abilities and learning needs

See how an English department operates day-to-day

Learn from experienced teaching professionals

Develop practical classroom experience

Access training and professional development opportunities

Build valuable experience for

teacher training, tutoring or wider education careers

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an English graduate who wants to

share your passion for the subject, gain valuable classroom experience and help young people develop their confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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