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English Graduate - Teaching Assistant
English Graduate | Braintree Secondary School
Start: September 2026
Take your first step into teaching and make it count!
This English Graduate role in a high-performing Braintree secondary school offers the perfect springboard into Teacher Training, giving you the classroom experience, mentoring, and confidence you need before stepping into a PGCE or Schools Direct route.
You'll be working alongside outstanding English Teachers, supporting lessons, leading small-group interventions, and gaining the kind of hands-on experience universities love to see. If you're serious about becoming an English Teacher, this is the most valuable year you can invest in.
Why this English Graduate role stands out
- A high-impact, pre-PGCE role designed to prepare you for Teacher Training
- Work with an exceptional English department known for strong outcomes
- Gain real classroom experience across KS3KS4
- Develop your confidence leading reading groups, writing workshops, and 1:1 support
- Supportive SLT and a school that actively grows future teachers
- Clear progression into salaried teacher training for strong performers
- A friendly, stable staff team with excellent mentoring
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The Role
English Graduate
- Support English lessons across KS3KS4, helping raise attainment
- Deliver small-group interventions in reading, writing, and analysis
- Work 1:1 with pupils who need additional literacy support
- Assist with planning, marking, and resource creation
- Help run extracurricular activities such as book clubs, debate groups, or creative writing
- Build the essential classroom management skills needed for teacher training
The Ideal English Graduate
- A 2:1 or First Class Honours in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, or a related degree
- A genuine passion for education and a long-term ambition to teach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced teachers
- A positive role model who can inspire a love of English
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This role is ideal for graduates aiming to apply for PGCE, Schools Direct, or SCITT routes in 2027, giving you the practical experience that makes applications stand out.
If you're ready to build your experience before teacher training and want to make a real impact as an English Graduate in Braintree, apply with your CV today.
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