English Graduate

Flourish Education are currently recruiting English Graduates with a UK university degree and a good understanding of the UK secondary English curriculum to work as Teaching Assistants, English Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors within secondary schools across Smethwick and the surrounding areas
.

Are you an English Graduate who qualified in the UK and is looking for a flexible way to gain valuable secondary school experience? Perhaps you are considering teacher training and want to experience life in a school before committing to an ITT course. Alternatively, you may be looking for a part‑time role working with young people where you can put your English degree to good use.

This opportunity is based within a secondary school in Smethwick
, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role would suit an enthusiastic graduate who is confident working with young people and can build positive relationships while helping pupils develop their English skills, confidence and engagement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic English Graduate to support pupils across KS3 and KS4. The role could involve supporting pupils individually or in small groups, delivering English interventions, helping with GCSE revision or providing additional support to pupils who need help with particular areas of the English curriculum. Suitable degrees could include BA English, BA English Literature, BA English Language, BA English Language and Literature, BA English Studies, BA Creative Writing or BA English and History

With full time,
part‑time, flexible and longer‑term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates who want to gain experience within education while maintaining flexibility around their other commitments.

The role will involve:

• Providing one‑to‑one English support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted English interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE English revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting English Language and English Literature where appropriate
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in English
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop their reading, writing and comprehension skills
• Supporting pupils with vocabulary, spelling and written communication

Required Skills and Experience for this English Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

• English degree or closely related subject from a UK university
• Strong understanding of the UK secondary English curriculum
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 English and GCSE content
• Strong English subject knowledge
• Ability to explain English concepts clearly and in an accessible way
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils from diverse backgrounds
• Interest in education or teaching is desirable

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £105day rate
  , which equates to approximately £17,340 to £20,475per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Flexible and part‑time opportunities available
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE‑compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience before progressing into teacher training

This English Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is based in Smethwick
, with the school easily accessible from the surrounding areas of the West Midlands.

The role could be easily commutable from Smethwick, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Handsworth, Bearwood, Quinton, Rowley Regis, Tipton, Dudley and surrounding areas
.

This could be an ideal role for an English Graduate looking for part‑time work in Smethwick
, whether you are available for one or two days per week, looking for regular work around other commitments, or hoping to build experience before moving into teacher training.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.