Graduate English Teaching Assistant
Secondary School – Central Croydon, Outer London – Full-time, long-term – Monday to Friday – £500-£600 per week

Are you a Russell Group English graduate eager to share your love of literature and language with young learners in a school setting?

Do you see yourself shaping young minds and making a real impact in the classroom in a future long-term teaching career?

Would you like to develop your current skillset and begin your journey into teaching in a supportive and innovative school?

This local secondary school is keen to find an enthusiastic, academic and passionate English graduate to support learning across multiple year groups as a Graduate English Teaching Assistant this academic year.

Graduate English Teaching Assistant- Job & Person Specification:

• Graduate English Teaching Assistant
• MUST have 2:1 or higher in a English, or English-related degree
• Experience tutoring KS3&KS4 students is beneficial but NOT essential
• Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ graded secondary school with exceptional behaviour management
• Extremely successful English department with a large majority of students succeeding progress 8 expectations and achieving pass or above grades
• Modern school building with newly-renovated Library stocking an impressive collection of books
• Public transport routes and staff car park
• Interviewing now for an immediate start
• Role description below…

This Graduate English Teaching Assistant role offers the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable teaching experience before progressing into a career in education.

Working in a high-achieving, forward-thinking school, your role as a Graduate English Teaching Assistant will see you support students across KS3, KS4, and KS5, helping them develop confidence in their reading, writing, and analytical skills.

Whether guiding discussions on classic literature, coaching students through exam preparation, or providing one-on-one support, you’ll play a vital role in their academic success.

Beyond the classroom, as a Graduate English Teaching Assistant gain hands-on experience in lesson planning, innovative teaching techniques, and classroom management, working alongside experienced educators who will mentor and support you.

This Graduate English Teaching Assistant role is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a school environment, developing the skills and confidence to take the next step into teacher training.

What makes this role stand out? A structured pathway into teaching—with opportunities for fully funded training from September 2025 for standout candidates. Many of our past Graduate Teaching Assistants have gone on to PGCEs or salaried teacher training routes, and this role provides the perfect stepping stone for a rewarding career in education.

If you're an ambitious, passionate graduate looking for a role where you can inspire students and develop your teaching skills, apply now and take your first step toward becoming an outstanding educator!

To learn more about this Graduate English Teaching Assistant opportunity, APPLY NOW!

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