At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Key Stage 2 pupils with literacy and classroom activities.
- Company: A high-performing Catholic junior school in Harlesden, Brent.
- Benefits: Potential route into teacher training and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while kickstarting your education career.
- Qualifications: Strong English-related degree and passion for teaching.
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.
English Graduate in College Park employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Join a high-performing Catholic junior school in Harlesden, Brent, where you will be part of a supportive and ambitious environment dedicated to fostering educational excellence. As an English Graduate, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' literacy development while benefiting from potential pathways into teacher training. The school's commitment to high standards and personal growth ensures that you will thrive as a proactive team player, building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families alike.
Contact Details:
Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team
