Jake is a Talented and Inspiring 1st Class Graduate with Aspirations of teaching - He's looking for a TA Role Now
Jake is an impressive First-Class History graduate from the University of Sheffield who is looking to build on his international teaching experience in a Graduate Teaching Assistant role from September 2026, with a longer-term interest in teacher training. Currently teaching English through the prestigious JET Programme in Kobe, Japan, he already has experience supporting pupils aged 6–15 across elementary and junior high schools.
Warm, articulate and highly adaptable, Jake would bring genuine classroom confidence, strong communication skills and a clear enthusiasm for helping young people thrive.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) History – First-Class Honours: University of Sheffield
- A Levels: English Literature (A), History (A), Music (A)
- GCSEs: English Language (A*), English Literature (A*), History (A*), Music (A*), French (A*), Religious Studies (A), Mathematics (A), Geography (A), Science (A, B)
Experience Summary
Jake already has valuable international classroom experience through his current position as an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET Programme in Kobe. Alongside his education experience, his previous work in publishing and the NHS has developed the organisation, professionalism and communication skills needed to make an immediate contribution within a busy school environment.
- Supports the delivery of English language lessons to pupils aged 6–15, working across elementary and junior high schools and adapting confidently to different classes and teaching environments.
- Works collaboratively with class teachers to plan engaging lessons and adapt activities for mixed-ability pupils with varying levels of English proficiency.
- Provides one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs, using patient and interactive approaches to encourage confidence, communication and participation.
- Contributes to English language activities and events beyond regular lessons, helping pupils develop their confidence using English in engaging and practical contexts.
- Has developed excellent cross-cultural communication and relationship-building skills through living and working in Japan and supporting pupils and colleagues across multiple schools.
- Brings additional professional experience from Routledge and the NHS, demonstrating strong organisation, accuracy, stakeholder communication and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Key Strengths
- Substantial hands-on classroom experience with pupils aged 6–15
- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
- Confident classroom communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Experience planning and adapting activities for mixed-ability learners
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly adaptable, resilient and culturally aware
- Strong organisation, administration and attention to detail
- Collaborative approach to working with teachers and wider teams
- First-Class academic background with a clear interest in progressing within education