Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for immediate and January 2026 openings in Leeds. This full-time role offers hands-on classroom experience in a supportive environment, ideal for recent graduates. Passion for education and a proactive nature are essential. Opportunities for progression and teacher training are available.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and a desire to pursue a career in education.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across a range of year groups including SEN needs.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver high-quality learning.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Proactive approach

Education

Degree (any discipline)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants - January 2026

Location: Leeds

Pay: 90-105 per day

Contract: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm
Temporary to Permanent

Are you a recent graduate looking to take your first step into teaching? Do you want hands‑on classroom experience in a vibrant and supportive primary school? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are working with a fantastic inner‑city primary school in Leeds, known for its inclusive environment, excellent facilities, and engaging curriculum. The school boasts impressive outdoor spaces, strong community values, and exciting partnerships – including one with Opera North.

About the Role

• Support pupils across a range of year groups including SEN needs in the mainstream setting.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver high‑quality learning.
• Help to create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Opportunities for progression and teacher training pathways.

Requirements

• A degree (any discipline).
• Passion for working with children and a desire to pursue a career in education.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and compassionate approach.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential).

Start Dates

• ASAP for immediate openings.
• January 2026 for new academic year roles.

If you're looking to gain valuable school‑based experience, develop your teaching skills, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to start your journey into teaching!

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 works 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.'