Classroom Assistant (English)

English Classroom Assistant – Tuesday Evenings

Pay: £8.00–£12.75 per hour

Hours: Tuesdays, 4.00 pm–7.30 pm

Job type: Part-time, Permanent

Location: First Class Learning – Chiswick

Job Description

First Class Learning – Chiswick is seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic English Classroom Assistant to support students aged 5–16, with a particular focus on secondary and GCSE English.

Applicants must be consistently available to work Tuesdays from 4.00 pm–7.30 pm during term time.

We provide structured learning programmes and teaching materials. You will typically support up to three students at a time, working with students individually to explain concepts, address errors, develop their written responses and build confidence.

Our students range from primary age through to GCSE, so the successful applicant should have a strong command of English Language and Literature and be comfortable adapting their support to different ages and abilities.

The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with English Language and English Literature from primary level through to GCSE
• Explaining concepts clearly and helping students improve their reading, comprehension and writing skills
• Supporting GCSE students with analysis of language, structure and form
• Helping students develop and improve analytical essays and exam responses
• Supporting students with spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary
• Monitoring student progress and updating tracking sheets
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, presentation and effort
• Completing light administrative and cleaning duties during or after sessions as required

GCSE English Literature

Applicants should be familiar with a selection of commonly studied GCSE English Literature texts and poetry.

These may include:

• Macbeth
• Romeo and Juliet
• An Inspector Calls
• Animal Farm
• Lord of the Flies
• GCSE poetry, including the analysis and comparison of poems (Power and Conflict, Love and Relationships, Worlds and Lives)

You do not need to have studied every text listed above, but you should be confident discussing literature, analysing writers’ methods and helping students develop evidence-based interpretations.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Confident supporting English to GCSE level
• Comfortable working with both English Language and English Literature
• Able to explain ideas clearly and adapt explanations to individual students
• Confident discussing GCSE texts, themes, characters and writers’ methods
• Able to support students with analytical and creative writing
• Punctual, reliable and consistently available on Tuesdays
• Friendly, professional and proactive
• Calm and responsive to individual learning needs
• Enthusiastic about helping young people make progress

Essential Requirements

• GCSE English Language – Grade 8/A or above
• GCSE English Literature – Grade 8/A or above
• Strong written and spoken English
• Confidence supporting students up to GCSE level
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (required upon appointment)

Desirable: A Level English Language, English Literature or combined English Language & Literature, or a higher English-related qualification.

About Us

First Class Learning – Chiswick is a maths, English and science tuition centre supporting students aged 5–16. We focus on helping students develop confidence, independence and strong academic foundations in a calm, friendly and supportive environment.

If you have a strong background in English and enjoy helping young people understand literature, improve their writing and develop confidence in their abilities, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application Questions

• What grades did you achieve in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature? Please also list any A Level, degree or other English-related qualifications.
• Which of the following GCSE Literature texts have you studied or would feel confident supporting students with: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, An Inspector Calls, Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies and GCSE poetry?
• Are you consistently available to work every Tuesday from 4.00 pm–7.30 pm during term time?

Education: GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work location: In person

Pay: £8.00-£12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 3.5 per week

Work Location: In person