Job Description
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools
Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Long-term + Part time Agency: Veritas Education
Are you a recent graduate or current university student looking to gain hands-on experience in secondary education? Veritas Education is working closely with a number of secondary schools across the Bradford, Leeds, and surrounding areas who are looking to appoint Graduate Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or school-based support roles.
About the Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll be supporting pupils aged 11-16 across a variety of subjects, helping with classroom learning, small group interventions, and general behaviour support where needed. You'll work closely with teaching staff and gain valuable insight into school life.
What We're Looking For
You do not need direct school experience. Schools welcome applicants with transferable skills and relatable experience, such as:
* Working with young people in any capacity
* Tutoring or mentoring
* Sports coaching
* Youth work or voluntary roles
* Customer service or public-facing roles requiring communication and organisation
Ideal for:
* Recent graduates
* Current university students
* Aspiring teachers or education professionals
Requirements
* A degree or current undergraduate studies
* A strong understanding of working with young people
* Good communication, resilience, and relationship-building skills
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
* Long-term positions with potential for progression
* Support from a dedicated consultant
* Opportunities to gain school experience before teacher training
* Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to Sam Waddington at Veritas Education or get in touch for more information.
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 interview
Veritas 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.'