Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monday-Friday working hours

Supportive leadership team

Mentoring and guidance

Professional development

Welcoming secondary school

Ongoing opportunities

Supportive working environment

Make a genuine difference

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming secondary school in Leeds for a Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant. You will work with pupils across KS3/KS4, helping overcome barriers to learning and supporting teachers in class activities.

Applicants must hold a relevant degree and have a passion for working with young people. The role offers weekly pay, Monday–Friday hours, and a supportive leadership team within a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Degree.
• Experience with or passion for working with young people.
• Strong communication, patience and empathy in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Assisting teachers during lessons and classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Supporting students with additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and engagement
• Encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning
• Supporting students with classwork and homework where required
• Helping prepare and organise classroom resources
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Supporting the wider school team with pastoral and learning activities

Skills

Confident communicator

Patient

Empathetic

Reliable

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Leeds

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's learning and development?

Please note, you must hold a relevant Degree to be considered for this role.

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Leeds area. The school is committed to providing a positive, inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, develop confidence, and become independent learners.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop their career within secondary education.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing classroom support and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Why This School?

The school has created a positive culture built around high expectations, strong relationships, and a genuine commitment to student success. Staff are well supported and encouraged to develop professionally, making this an excellent setting for someone looking to build their experience within secondary education.

You will become a valued member of the school team, supporting students both academically and pastorally while helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Assisting teachers during lessons and classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Supporting students with additional learning needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and engagement
• Encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning
• Supporting students with classwork and homework where required
• Helping prepare and organise classroom resources
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Supporting the wider school team with pastoral and learning activities

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people and committed to helping students reach their full potential.

You will be:

• Experienced in or passionate about working with young people
• A confident and effective communicator
• Patient, approachable, and empathetic
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and professional
• Able to build positive relationships with students
• Comfortable working as part of a wider school team
• Committed to supporting students' academic and personal development

Previous experience working within a secondary school, college, SEN, youth work, or similar setting would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with transferable experience are also welcomed.

What You'll Receive

• Weekly pay
• Monday-Friday working hours
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent mentoring and guidance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Experience within a welcoming secondary school
• Potential for ongoing and permanent opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives

For passionate and dedicated individuals looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant position within a supportive Leeds secondary school, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant - Leeds • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England