New Job: English Graduate in London Borough of Brent, UK

Job Description

English Graduate – Harlesden, Brent

A high-performing Catholic junior school within a respected two-school federation in Harlesden, Brent is seeking an English Graduate to join as a Teaching Assistant from September 2026. This English Graduate role is ideal for someone academically strong, proactive, personable and serious about building a long-term career in education.

• English Graduate opportunity in Harlesden, Brent, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.


• Work in a purposeful, ambitious school environment where standards are high and pupils are expected to achieve well.


• The English Graduate will provide classroom support, small-group intervention and targeted literacy support.


• This role is ideal for an English Graduate who is aspiring to teach and can commit to the school for at least one academic year.


• The school can offer a potential route into teacher training through the Government Teacher Apprenticeship pathway for the right candidate.


• The successful English Graduate will support reading, writing, vocabulary development, comprehension and confidence across the curriculum.


• You must be bright, engaging, proactive and able to build strong rapport with children, staff and families.


• The school is looking for a dynamic team player who understands that personality, consistency and initiative matter just as much as academic ability.


• English Graduate applicants should hold, or be on track to achieve, a strong English-related degree.


• A minimum 2:1 degree from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university is desirable.


• You will need high standards of your own and the drive to meet the expectations of a school where pupils, staff and leaders work to a consistently strong level.


• The English Graduate will work closely with class teachers, SEN staff and senior leaders to help pupils make strong academic and personal progress.


• Previous experience with children, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or school-based volunteering would be highly advantageous.


• This English Graduate role in Harlesden, Brent would suit someone confident, articulate, resilient and ready to contribute properly from day one.

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