Graduate Academic Coach – English

Location:B45, Birmingham
Start date:September 2026
Contract:Full-time, Monday-Friday, term time only
Pay:£500-£530 per week, term time only

Are you an English graduate - or due to graduate this year - with a passion for helping young people succeed?

Step Into Teaching is recruiting an enthusiastic
English Graduate Teaching Assistant
to support pupils in a welcoming secondary school in Rubery.

You will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils with special educational needs, support them with their English lessons, literacy, reading and oracy. You will also deliver and support interventions for dyslexia.

• Support students in English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group intervention for pupils who need additional support
• Help students develop confidence, participation and independent learning skills
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resources and classroom activities
• Adapt support to meet a range of learning needs
• Gain valuable experience for future teacher training applications

• A degree in
  English, English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing
  , or a closely related subject, with a 2:2 or above
• Graduates and final-year students are welcome to apply
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach
• The ability to build rapport with pupils from a range of backgrounds

• Earn £500-£530 per week, paid weekly, term time only
• Gain hands-on secondary school experience before teacher training
• Receive support from experienced education consultants
• Build skills in classroom management, differentiation and intervention
• Make a direct difference to pupils' progress and confidence
• Opportunity to explore a future career in teaching

*** Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***