English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School in Denton
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Daily Pay: £89 – £100

Are you a recent English graduate with a passion for literature, language, and helping young people achieve their potential? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Denton is looking for an enthusiastic English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education—perfect for aspiring English teachers, educational psychologists, or those considering a future in youth or literacy work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in English lessons with reading, writing, and comprehension tasks

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to boost literacy and exam confidence

• Assist teachers in lesson planning, classroom preparation, and resource development

• Encourage a love of language and literature across all ability levels

• Help monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback

Ideal Candidate:

• A recent graduate in English, English Literature, English Language, or related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Passionate about education and supporting young people

• Confident, proactive, and empathetic

• Previous experience tutoring or working with children/young people is advantageous but not essential

What the School Offers:

• A collaborative English department with supportive mentors

• Opportunities for progression into teacher training or educational roles

• Daily pay between £89 – £100 depending on experience

• Full access to school CPD and professional development

• Easily accessible location in Denton with strong transport links

Apply now to begin your education journey and help students grow in confidence and literacy.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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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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