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English Graduate Teaching Assistant | Northampton
Full-Time Role | ASAP or January 2026 Start | Perfect for Aspiring English Teachers
Have you recently graduated with a degree in English and are keen to start your journey into teaching?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Northampton, offering fantastic opportunities for English graduates to gain hands-on classroom experience starting ASAP or January 2026.
This full-time role is ideal for anyone considering a career in education or planning to apply for a PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT in the near future. You'll gain invaluable experience supporting pupils, learning from experienced teachers, and developing essential classroom skills.
Your Role:
Supporting the delivery of engaging English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Running small group and one-to-one intervention sessions to boost literacy, reading comprehension, and writing skills
Assisting with lesson planning, classroom management, and marking
Encouraging students to develop confidence and a love for English language and literature
Getting involved in reading clubs, homework support, and creative writing or drama activities
Who We're Looking For:
A recent English graduate (or related subject such as English Literature, Creative Writing, or Journalism) with a 2:2 or above
A clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Someone passionate about education and committed to helping young learners succeed
An aspiring teacher looking to gain meaningful, paid school-based experience
Reliable, approachable, and enthusiastic about making a positive difference
What Tradewind Offers:
A paid, full-time role in a supportive Northampton secondary school
Valuable classroom experience to strengthen applications for PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct routes
Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
Guidance and support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement
Mentoring from experienced educators to help you grow professionally
Start Your Teaching Journey Today
If you're ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers - and want to gain practical classroom experience - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join one of our fantastic Northampton partner schools as an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, starting ASAP or January 2026Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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