Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Graduate English Teaching Assistant

Are you an English graduate with a strong understanding of GCSE and A-Level English Language and Literature?

Do you have the skills to support students in developing critical reading, analytical writing, and textual interpretation?

Are you eager to help secondary pupils build confidence in essay structure, exam technique, and extended responses?

We are recruiting a Graduate English Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic secondary school in the Sheffield area. This role centres on supporting English across KS3 and KS4, helping students build essential literacy skills and deepen their understanding of a wide range of texts.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Full-time position on a permanent contract - long-term roles also available
• Competitive salary
• Support students across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver focused interventions, including 1:1 support and small group tuition
• Help develop reading comprehension, analytical writing, and essay structuring skills
• Work with teachers to monitor progress and support attainment across ability levels
• Immediate start or September 2026 available

Who We're Looking For:

• A graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in English Literature, English Language, or related
• Secure subject knowledge, including literary analysis, context, and critical interpretation Experience working with young people - desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners
• Organised, adaptable, and committed to raising literacy standards
• Available full-time, Monday-Friday during term time
• Right to work in the UK

What the Role Offers:

This role provides hands-on experience in a secondary English department, ideal for those considering teacher training or a career in education. You will support lesson delivery, contribute to planning, and help achieve department targets. A key focus will be delivering targeted interventions to improve reading fluency, written accuracy, and the ability to construct clear, evidence-based arguments. You will also help students prepare for GCSE exams, developing their confidence in responding to unseen texts, analysing language, and crafting structured answers.

About the School Environment:
KPI Education are working with an Outstanding secondary school in Sheffield. Recently graded Good and Outstanding by OFSTED across all areas, the school places a strong emphasis on literacy and academic excellence. Students are motivated, behaviour is exemplary, and the English department is known for its supportive and engaging approach to teaching.

If you are a high-achieving English graduate with a 2:1 or above and are ready to gain meaningful classroom experience, apply today.

Click apply today to send your CV and cover letter to James at KPI Education.