English Graduate Teacher

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant in Northampton. This full-time position is ideal for recent English graduates eager to gain classroom experience while supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 students. Responsibilities include assisting in lesson delivery and running intervention sessions. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and have a 2:2 degree or higher. Support and mentoring are provided by experienced educators.

Benefits

Paid full-time role

Valuable classroom experience

Free access to CPD courses

Guidance from dedicated consultant

Mentoring from experienced educators

Qualifications

• Recent English graduate or related subject.
• Clear communicator with excellent skills.
• Passionate about education and helping learners.

Responsibilities

• Support English lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Run intervention sessions to boost literacy.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom management.

Skills

Clear and confident communicator

Passionate about education

Excellent written and verbal skills

Enthusiastic about making a positive difference

Education

Recent English graduate (2:2 or above)

Job description

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Northampton

Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment | Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom | Salary: £90 – £120 Per Day | Posted: 11 Nov 2025 | Closes: 09 Dec 2025 | Reference: 3024827974 | Sector: Further Education | Job Level: Graduate / Internship | Specialism: Education Studies / Teacher Training | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Full‑Time Role – Start ASAP or January 2026 – Ideal 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.