Graduate English Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is supporting a Harrow secondary school in recruiting a Graduate English Teaching Assistant for the upcoming academic year. Aimed at high-achieving English graduates, the role involves supporting pupils academically, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, and learning from experienced English teachers.

The position offers substantial classroom experience toward teacher training and a potential extension beyond the year.

Qualifications

• Recent English graduate with strong literature, language and communication skills.
• Experience supporting peers or pupils in an educational setting is a plus.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and engage students in discussion.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils.
• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 in English.
• Work with experienced teachers to understand lesson delivery and assessment.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Job description

Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Are you a high-achieving English graduate considering a career in education?

Would you like to spend the next academic year gaining meaningful classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

Could you see yourself inspiring young people to develop the same enthusiasm for literature, language and communication that led you to study English at university?

KPI Education is working with an impressive secondary school in Harrow to recruit an ambitious Graduate English Teaching Assistant for the upcoming academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented graduate who wants more than simply observing lessons. The school is looking for someone who can become a genuine part of its English department, supporting pupils academically while learning from experienced teachers.

Key Facts

• Graduate English Teaching Assistant
• Harrow, North West London
• £25,000 - £30,000 per annum or a minimum of £550 per week
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Fixed-term - 1 academic year
• Opportunity to extend beyond the initial year
• Ideal for English Literature, English Language or related graduates
• Excellent preparation for teacher training and a long-term career in education
• Work closely with experienced English teachers
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Gain substantial classroom and pastoral experience

The School

This successful Harrow secondary school combines high academic expectations with a supportive, inclusive and aspirational culture.

English has a prominent place within the curriculum, with pupils encouraged to become confident readers, critical thinkers and articulate communicators. The English department is well established, collaborative and passionate about developing both its pupils and the next generation of educators.

For an ambitious graduate considering teaching, this is the type of environment where you can genuinely develop. You will observe excellent classroom practice, understand how successful lessons are planned and delivered, develop behaviour-management techniques and gradually build your confidence working directly with pupils.

The Role

As a Graduate English Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils across the English curriculum.

You could provide targeted support with reading, writing, comprehension, literary analysis and examination technique, while also helping to challenge higher-attaining pupils through extension work and academic mentoring.

The school is particularly keen to attract top-tier graduates with strong academic credentials who can become positive role models for its pupils. You should be articulate, academically confident and able to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, or a minimum of £550 per week, alongside invaluable school-based experience.

Most importantly, this position offers the chance to determine whether teaching is the right long-term career for you. For graduates considering teacher training, a PGCE or another route into qualified teacher status, a full academic year working within a successful English department can provide an outstanding foundation.

Could this be the first step towards your career in education?