English Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Professional development

Career guidance

Guidance from experienced teachers

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Hatfield is recruiting enthusiastic English Graduate Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning in a successful secondary school. Roles offer hands-on classroom experience, helping with behaviour management and supporting students across KS3 and KS4.

Ideal for graduates from any subject with an interest in education, with opportunities to meet the initial teacher training team and receive bespoke career guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in English or related subject with genuine interest in education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and reflective approach to supporting students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a successful secondary school.
• Assist with English lessons and develop subject-specific knowledge and classroom skills.
• Support students across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to behaviour management, engagement and classroom support.
• Receive on-the-job training and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approaches

Reflective practice

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related subject

Job description

English Graduate Teaching Assistant Jobs - Hatfield

We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated English Graduate Teaching Assistants in Hatfield, with opportunities for graduates from all degree subjects who are passionate about education.

• Immediate interviews available
• Outstanding secondary school with excellent support and facilities
• Opportunities for graduates from all subject backgrounds
• Ideal experience for aspiring English teachers and future trainee teachers

We are seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning within a successful secondary school. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills and support students across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).

What are we looking for?

• A degree in English or another relevant subject, with a genuine interest in education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and reflective approach to supporting students.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusive education and the school's ethos.
• A genuine desire to develop a career in teaching.

What does the English Graduate Teaching Assistant role offer?

• Valuable experience supporting teaching and learning in a secondary school.
• Opportunities to work with students across KS3 and KS4.
• The chance to support English lessons and develop subject‑specific knowledge and classroom skills.
• Practical experience of behaviour management, lesson support and student engagement.
• On‑the‑job training, professional development and guidance from experienced teachers.
• Bespoke career advice and opportunities to meet with the initial teacher training team.
• A strong foundation for applying for teacher training programmes and future secondary teaching positions.

If you are an English graduate or an enthusiastic graduate from another subject looking to gain school experience, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career in education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.