English Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Tameside
- Full Time
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English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Tameside
Location: Tameside
Pay: £89 – £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate)
Are you a recent English graduate looking to take your first steps into education? Do you have a passion for literature, language and helping young people achieve their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in Tameside, which is seeking an English graduate to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role is ideal for aspiring English teachers who want to gain meaningful classroom experience and make a positive impact before enrolling in a teacher training programme such as PGCE, SCITT or Schools Direct.
About the role:
You will be joining the English department as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils aged 11–16 under the direction of teaching staff. Your duties will include:
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Working one-to-one with students who require additional literacy support
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Leading small group interventions focused on reading comprehension, essay structure, grammar and vocabulary
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Assisting in planning and delivering tailored learning activities
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Supporting pupils with special educational needs and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Helping pupils prepare for their GCSE English Language and Literature exams
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Promoting a love of reading and developing creative learning strategies
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Assisting with classroom management and behaviour during English lessons
The ideal candidate will:
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Hold a degree in English Literature, English Language or a closely related subject (2:1 or above preferred)
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Have strong written and verbal communication skills
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Be confident in supporting young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with barriers to learning
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Show enthusiasm for education and be motivated by pupil progress
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Be open to further professional development and training
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Have previous experience working with young people (voluntary or paid) – e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work, summer camps, etc.
What the school offers:
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A welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong support network
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A well-resourced English department committed to innovative teaching and learning
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Opportunities to observe and assist experienced teachers
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Ongoing training in behaviour management, safeguarding and curriculum knowledge
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Career development opportunities including teacher training pathways for suitable candidates
This is a full-time, long-term position ideal for graduates looking to gain direct classroom experience before progressing into a teaching career. Many of our Graduate TAs go on to secure teacher training places with our partner schools or through national routes like PGCEs and Schools Direct.
How to apply:
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your motivation and any relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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