English Graduate Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational roles is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant in Northampton. The full-time position begins ASAP or in January 2026 and offers valuable school experience. Ideal for aspiring teachers with a degree in English or related field, the role involves supporting lessons, managing classrooms, and running intervention sessions to enhance student literacy and passion for English.

Benefits

Paid full-time role

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Recent English graduate with a 2:2 or above.
• Confident communicator passionate about education.
• Aspiring teacher looking to gain school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging English lessons.
• Run small group and one-to-one intervention sessions.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom management.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Passion for education

Reliable and approachable

Education

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

English Graduate Teaching Assistant Northampton

Full-Time Role ASAP or January 2026 Start Perfect for Aspiring English Teachers

Have you recently graduated with a degree in English and are keen to start your journey into teaching? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Northampton, offering fantastic opportunities for English graduates to gain hands‑on classroom experience starting ASAP or January 2026.

This full‑time role is ideal for anyone considering a career in education or planning to apply for a PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT in the near future. You'll gain invaluable experience supporting pupils, learning from experienced teachers, and developing essential classroom skills.

Your Role:

• Supporting the delivery of engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Running small group and one‑to‑one intervention sessions to boost literacy, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Assisting with lesson planning, classroom management, and marking
• Encouraging students to develop confidence and a love for English language and literature
• Getting involved in reading clubs, homework support, and creative writing or drama activities

Who We're Looking For:

• A recent English graduate (or related subject such as English Literature, Creative Writing, or Journalism) with a 2:2 or above
• A clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Someone passionate about education and committed to helping young learners succeed
• An aspiring teacher looking to gain meaningful, paid school‑based experience
• Reliable, approachable, and enthusiastic about making a positive difference

What Tradewind Offers:

• A paid, full‑time role in a supportive Northampton secondary school
• Valuable classroom experience to strengthen applications for PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct routes
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
• Guidance and support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement
• Mentoring from experienced educators to help you grow professionally

Start Your Teaching Journey Today

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers – and want to gain practical classroom experience – we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join one of our fantastic Northampton partner schools as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, starting ASAP or January 2026.