Job Description

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 2026.