English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Full-Time | Immediate Start | £446.90 - £500 per week
Via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-regarded, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated English Graduate Teaching Assistant. This full-time position is available to start immediately and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and school needs.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a recent English graduate to gain invaluable school-based experience, supporting students with their learning and development in English Literature and Language.

Role Overview

As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to support the effective delivery of the English curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will contribute to improving student literacy levels, preparing pupils for GCSEs, and promoting a positive attitude towards English.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the delivery of engaging and accessible English lessons.

• Providing small-group or one-to-one intervention sessions to pupils needing additional support with reading, writing, or comprehension.

• Helping to develop lesson resources and marking basic student work under teacher supervision.

• Supporting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and maintaining a productive learning environment.

• Working with low-attaining students or those with barriers to learning to help build confidence in English.

• Supporting students with SEN or EAL (English as an Additional Language), tailoring resources and learning strategies to their needs.

• Encouraging a love of literature and language across all year groups.

• Assisting pupils with exam techniques and revision strategies, especially leading up to assessments.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A degree in English, English Literature, or a related subject.

• A passion for education and a desire to support the academic progress of young people.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to working with secondary-aged students.

• Confidence working with pupils aged 11–16 in a classroom or intervention setting.

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for You?

• Weekly pay between £446.90 and £500, depending on experience.

• Full-time experience in a supportive and inclusive secondary school.

• On-the-job training and support from experienced teachers and staff.

• Opportunity to gain experience that supports future teacher training applications.

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for training and development.

• Potential for the role to become permanent, depending on your performance.

If you are an aspiring teacher or education professional looking to make a real difference in a secondary school setting, this could be the perfect next step for you.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this position, please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability to Teaching Personnel as soon as possible. Interviews and trial days will be arranged for shortlisted candidates.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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