Graduate English Teaching Assistants

GraduateJobs • Graduate • Chelmsford, Essex, Essex, United Kingdom • £100 - £120 / year • 2w ago

Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time Only Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent English graduate with a passion for education and literature? Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic secondary school? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex is seeking a Graduate English Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant English department from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and play a key role in helping raise attainment and engagement in English.

About the Role: · Support the delivery of English lessons, working with individuals and small groups · Assist students in improving their reading, writing, and analytical skills · Provide targeted intervention sessions for students who need extra support · Help create and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment · Gain valuable insight into lesson planning, classroom management, and student progress tracking

About You: · A recent graduate in English Literature, English Language, or a related discipline · A strong academic background with excellent written and verbal communication skills · Passionate about education and considering a career in teaching · Confident, enthusiastic, and able to inspire young learners · Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer: · A supportive and forward-thinking school environment · Opportunity to work closely with experienced teaching staff and SLT · Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development · Ideal preparation for a future teacher training programme (e.g. PGCE or School Direct) · Onsite parking and excellent public transport links

If you're an aspiring teacher looking to gain invaluable classroom experience in a thriving secondary school, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you

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