Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant role is based in Leeds, LS12, offering £24,000–£27,000 per year. You will work with teachers to support students, with 1:1 and small-group interventions and help learners across the secondary curriculum.

Ideal for graduates aiming to pursue teaching or education, this position provides valuable classroom experience and a clear path toward teacher training within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above in a subject relevant to the secondary curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition to pursue teacher training in future.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Provide targeted learning support and interventions.
• Support students within your specialist subject area.
• Assist teachers with lessons and classroom activities.
• Help students stay engaged and make progress.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Gain valuable experience across the wider school environment.

Skills

1:1 & small-group support

Interpersonal skills

Education

2:1 degree or above in relevant subject

Job description

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant

Leeds, LS12 | £24,000–£27,000 per year | Full-time | Immediate Start

Are you a Graduate looking to take your first steps into a career in secondary education?

We are working with a high-achieving secondary school in the LS12 area of Leeds, who are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience and develop the skills needed to progress into teaching or education.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced teachers to support students across the secondary curriculum, helping them build confidence and achieve their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
• Providing targeted learning support and interventions
• Supporting students within your specialist subject area
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Helping students stay engaged and make progress
• Supporting students with additional learning needs
• Building positive relationships with students
• Gaining valuable experience across the wider school environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome graduates with a 2:1 degree or above in subjects relevant to the secondary curriculum, including:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Or another relevant subject

Previous experience working with young people is desirable and could include school experience, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering or youth work.

Why Apply?

• £24,000–£27,000 per year
• High-achieving secondary school
• Valuable classroom experience
• 1:1 and small-group support
• Opportunity to use your degree subject within the classroom
• Support from experienced teaching staffExcellent preparation for teacher training
• Opportunity to take your first steps into secondary teaching