Veritas Education is looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across the Kirklees area. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching or education and want to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience.
You will work under the guidance of teaching staff and senior leaders, supporting pupils aged 11-16 in both mainstream and specialist settings. Your role will involve providing academic support, classroom supervision, 1:1 intervention, and contributing to a positive, safe learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils in lessons, helping them to engage with learning and achieve their full potential
Provide 1:1 and small-group intervention sessions in core subjects where required
Assist class teachers with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and classroom organisation
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment aligned with safeguarding and school policies
Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence, independence, and resilience
About You
We would love to hear from you if you are:
A recent graduate (any subject considered, but education, psychology, or English are desirable)
Passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed academically and personally
Professional, reliable, and confident working with secondary-aged learners
Able to build rapport with staff and students
Interested in a future career in teaching, youth work, educational psychology, or similar fieldsExperience working with young people-whether through volunteering, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring-is beneficial but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided by Veritas Education.
Why Work with Veritas Education?
Dedicated consultant support (local to Kirklees & Wakefield)
Access to a wide network of secondary schools
Opportunities for long-term placements, enhanced responsibility, and career development
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella costs
How to Apply
If you're a graduate who is eager to make a difference in education and would like to gain experience in Kirklees secondary schools, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV, and a member of the Veritas Education team will be in touch.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community