English Graduate Teaching Assistant

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx - Education Recruitment is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted Outstanding secondary in Havering, London, to start ASAP. This is a full-time, term-time only role with scope for teacher training from September 2027 or 2028.

The role is ideal for graduates considering a teaching career and wishing to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing a PGCE. The Head Teacher provides extensive in-house training and ongoing support to all Teaching Assistants.

Qualifications

• 1st Class / 2:1 English, English Literature or related degree from a reputable University.
• Strong academic background, particularly in English.
• Ideal for an aspiring English Teacher with passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted interventions for literacy, reading comprehension and essay writing.
• Supporting exam preparation and revision sessions.
• Supporting students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 within the English Department.

Skills

Strong communication

Confident and articulate

Proactive attitude

Education

English degree (1st/2:1) or related

Job description

An Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school in Havering is searching for a confident and driven English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team for a ASAP start.

This is a full time & term time only role, with scope for teacher training from September 2027 or 2028.

This is the perfect opportunity for an English Graduate Teaching Assistant who is considering a career in teaching and is eager to gain valuable, hands‑on classroom experience before committing to a PGCE.

The Head Teacher is passionate about developing graduates into outstanding educators and offers extensive in‑house training and continuous support to all Teaching Assistants.

If you are passionate about English Literature or Language and want to inspire students to develop their reading, writing and analytical skills, then this English Graduate Teaching Assistant role could be ideal for you.

Read on to find out more about this English Graduate Teaching Assistant role…

JOB DESCRIPTION

• English Graduate Teaching Assistant
• September 2026 start
• Full Time - Term Time Only
• Supporting students across KS3, KS4 & KS5 within the English Department
• Delivering targeted interventions for literacy, reading comprehension & essay writing
• Supporting exam preparation & revision sessions
• Located in Havering

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 1st Class / 2:1 English, English Literature or related degree from a reputable University
• Strong academic background, particularly in English
• Passionate about education and making a difference
• Confident, articulate and proactive
• Ideal for an aspiring English Teacher

SCHOOL INFORMATION

• Ofsted 'Outstanding' Secondary School
• High-performing English Department with excellent results
• Supportive SLT and welcoming staff team
• Extensive CPD and in‑house training provided
• Teacher training opportunities available from September 2026/27
• Located in Havering