English Graduate

Tradewind Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking English Graduates for a Graduate Programme in teaching. This opportunity offers hands-on classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor for 1 to 3 school terms. Candidates will gain paid experience in local schools while preparing for teacher training. Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career.

Benefits

Access to local schools

Free access to The National College

Around-the-clock support from a personal consultant

Interview preparation resources

Flexible teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in English is required.
• GCSE Pass or equivalent in Maths and English is needed.
• Professional references and Enhanced Child Workforce DBS are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable, paid experience supporting pupils and teachers.
• Learn from experienced educators.
• Build your confidence managing a classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in English

GCSE Pass in Maths and English

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is on the lookout for English Graduates!

£90-£100 per day PAYE

Join Our Graduate Programme – Take the First Step into Teaching!

Are you a recent graduate thinking about a career in teaching? Want to gain hands‑on classroom experience before starting your teacher training?

Our Graduate Programme offers the perfect opportunity to take your first step into education. Spend 1 to 3 school terms working in a primary or secondary school as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, developing your classroom skills and confidence.

As part of the programme, you’ll:

• ✅ Gain valuable, paid experience supporting pupils and teachers.


• ✅ Learn from experienced educators and see what teaching is really like.


• ✅ Build your confidence managing a classroom and supporting learning.


• ✅ Receive a prioritised interview for a place on our partner SCITT (School‑Centred Initial Teacher Training) programme – setting you up for a smooth transition into full teacher training.

Ideal For

Graduates considering teaching and looking to gain experience first.

Programme Details

📅 Duration: 1‑3 terms

📍 Locations: Schools across West Lakes and Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Workington, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal and Barrow‑in‑Furness.

What you need

• A degree or equivalent in English


• GCSE Pass or equivalent in Maths and English


• Professional references


• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS

Benefits of registering with Tradewind

• Access to local schools


• Free access to The National College


• Around the clock support from a personal consultant


• Interview preparation + resources


• Teaching opportunities that fit around your availability

Click "Apply Now" to be considered for this great position as an English Graduate covering Whitehaven, Workington, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal and Barrow‑in‑Furness.

For more information about this or any other position, please contact Lisa on (phone number removed) or email .

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency and a referral bonus