English Graduate - Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic English Graduate to support a vibrant secondary school English department. This role provides invaluable classroom experience, helping to assist with lessons, support students in literacy skills, and occasionally cover classes. Ideal candidates have a degree in English or a related subject and a passion for education. The position offers competitive daily rates and is fantastic for those considering a PGCE or future teaching roles.

Benefits

Supportive English department and experienced mentors

Excellent experience for graduates considering a PGCE or teacher training

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Eager to inspire young people and explore a career in education.
• Experience or willingness to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers within the English department across KS3 and KS4.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students in reading, writing, and analysis.
• Assist in preparing resources and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Help encourage engagement and progress in English lessons.
• Take on occasional cover responsibilities, delivering pre-set work to classes.

Skills

Passion for education and supporting young people

Confident communicator with strong literacy skills

Ability to manage a classroom

Education

Degree in English Literature, English Language, or a related subject

Job description

Join a thriving English department and gain invaluable school experience.

Are you an English graduate eager to inspire young people and explore a career in education? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English Graduate to support a vibrant secondary school English department.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on classroom experience, work closely with experienced teachers, and develop the skills needed for future teacher training. You will assist with lessons, provide targeted support to students, and may be required to step into a Cover Supervisor role when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers within the English department across KS3 and KS4
• Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group support to students in reading, writing, and analysis
• Assist in preparing resources and promoting a positive learning environment
• Help encourage engagement and progress in English lessons
• Take on occasional cover responsibilities, delivering pre‑set work to classes
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain high standards of behaviour and learning

About You

• A degree in English Literature, English Language, or a related subject
• Passion for education and supporting young people
• Confident communicator with strong literacy skills
• Positive, proactive, and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life
• Ability to manage a classroom when required (training provided)

What We Offer

• Supportive English department and experienced mentors
• Excellent experience for graduates considering a PGCE or teacher training
• Competitive daily rate

Apply now for further information or contact us on (phone number removed).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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