Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: London
Salary: Up to 110 per day (depending on degree and experience)
Hours: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Contract Type: Long-Term, Full-Time
Start Date: Ongoing / September

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education? Are you considering a future career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience? If so, we have exciting opportunities across vibrant London primary schools that could be the perfect fit for you!

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the classroom, supporting both students and teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience before committing to a PGCE or other teacher training program.

• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Adapt learning materials to suit individual learning needs

• Promote positive behaviour and support students' emotional and social development

• Be a proactive and inspiring role model within the school community

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above preferred)

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting (desirable)

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic approach to learning support

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Opportunities to work in some of London's top-performing and inclusive primary schools

• Supportive, experienced staff teams dedicated to professional development

• A vibrant, diverse, and welcoming school environment

• Opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and school events

• Excellent experience for those pursuing future teacher training or a PGCE

To apply, please send your CV directly to Veritas Education, or simply click Apply Now!

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.'