English Graduate

Flourish Education; Metchley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting English Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants, English Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors across Selly Oak and surrounding areas. Roles include one-to-one support, small-group interventions and GCSE revision support for KS3/KS4 pupils, with flexible, part-time and longer-term opportunities.

This is an excellent way to gain secondary school experience, with potential pathways toward teacher training.

Qualifications

• English degree or closely related subject from a UK university
• Ideally a 2:1 degree or above, although graduates with other degree classifications will also be considered
• Strong understanding of the UK Secondary English curriculum
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 English and GCSE content
• Strong English subject knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain English concepts clearly and in an accessible way
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous school experience is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Patient, positive and enthusiastic approach
• Professional and reliable approach
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Interest in education, teaching or working with young people is desirable

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one English support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted English interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE English revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting pupils with reading and comprehension
• Supporting pupils with written communication and extended writing
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in English
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop their literacy and communication skills
• Making complex English concepts accessible to pupils
• Working alongside English teachers and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Providing whole-class cover where required

Job description

Flourish Education are currently recruiting English Graduates with a UK university degree and a good understanding of the UK Secondary English curriculum to work as Teaching Assistants, English Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors within secondary schools across Selly Oak and the surrounding areas.

Are you an English Graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school? Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching and want to experience life in a school before committing to teacher training. Alternatively, you may be looking for a part-time or flexible role working with young people where you can put your English degree and subject knowledge to good use.

We are looking for enthusiastic English Graduates to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role could involve supporting pupils individually or in small groups, delivering English interventions, helping with GCSE revision or providing additional support to pupils who need help with particular areas of the English curriculum.

With part-time, flexible and longer-term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates who want to gain valuable secondary school experience while maintaining flexibility around their other commitments.

This is also an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering teacher training or a career in education and want to gain first‑hand experience of working within a secondary school environment.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one English support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted English interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE English revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting pupils with reading and comprehension
• Supporting pupils with written communication and extended writing
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in English
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop their literacy and communication skills
• Making complex English concepts accessible to pupils
• Working alongside English teachers and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Providing whole-class cover where required

Required Skills and Experience for this English Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

• English degree or closely related subject from a UK university
• Ideally a 2:1 degree or above, although graduates with other degree classifications will also be considered
• Strong understanding of the UK Secondary English curriculum
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 English and GCSE content
• Strong English subject knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain English concepts clearly and in an accessible way
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous school experience is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Patient, positive and enthusiastic approach
• Professional and reliable approach
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Interest in education, teaching or working with young people is desirable

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 day rate, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Flexible and part-time opportunities available
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience before progressing into teacher training

This English Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is based across Selly Oak and the surrounding areas, with a range of flexible opportunities available within secondary schools.

The role is easily commutable from Selly Oak, Harborne, Bournville, Selly Park, Stirchley, Edgbaston, Weoley Castle, Kings Norton, Northfield, Bartley Green and surrounding areas.

Depending on the location of the school, opportunities may also be accessible from nearby parts of Birmingham and Worcestershire.

This could be an ideal role for an English Graduate looking for part-time work in Selly Oak, whether you are available for one or two days per week, looking for regular work around other commitments, or hoping to build experience before moving into teacher training.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.