Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is partnering with a well-regarded Leeds secondary school to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants for October 2026. This full-time, term-time only role offers early professional classroom experience, with 8:30am–4:00pm hours and Monday to Friday rhythm, based at a well-connected Leeds school with good transport links.

You will provide targeted in-class support across English, Maths, Science, and other subjects, run small-group interventions, and help pupils overcome barriers to

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or higher in a core subject or related discipline.
• Genuine enthusiasm for education and a desire to support young people to reach their potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted in-class support, helping pupils stay engaged, confident, and focused on their learning.
• Deliver small-group interventions and provide one-to-one academic and pastoral support where required.
• Work across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and other curriculum areas.
• Support pupils who may need additional encouragement, guidance, or help overcoming barriers to learning.
• Build positive relationships with students and become a trusted member of the wider school community.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Gain valuable insight into different teaching approaches, classroom management strategies, and pupil development.
• Access clear progression opportunities, including potential routes into teacher training.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient

Adaptable

Education

2:1 degree or higher in a core subject

Job description

Leeds Secondary School | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Earn up to £560 per Week

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

Are you considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or another education-focused profession?

KPI Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded and inclusive secondary school in Leeds to recruit several

Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team from

October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who want to develop their classroom skills, build confidence working with young people, and gain valuable insight into life within a secondary school.

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm, term-time only
• Strong potential for the role to continue beyond the initial placement or lead to further career progression
• Based at a well-connected Leeds secondary school with convenient public transport links
• Full-time opportunity offering consistent, hands-on experience within a secondary classroom environment

What You'll Do

• Provide targeted in-class support, helping pupils stay engaged, confident, and focused on their learning
• Deliver small-group interventions and provide one-to-one academic and pastoral support where required
• Work across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and other curriculum areas
• Support pupils who may need additional encouragement, guidance, or help overcoming barriers to learning
• Build positive relationships with students and become a trusted member of the wider school community
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Gain valuable insight into different teaching approaches, classroom management strategies, and pupil development
• Access clear progression opportunities, including potential routes into teacher training

What We’re Looking For

• A 2:1 degree or higher in a core subject or related discipline
• A genuine enthusiasm for education and a desire to support young people to reach their potential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting students with different learning needs
• Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential
• Graduates who are motivated to learn, develop, and potentially progress into teaching are particularly encouraged to apply

About the School

This well-regarded Leeds secondary school has developed a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, positive learning environment, and commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for its pupils.

The school places real emphasis on developing both students and staff, creating a supportive culture where graduates are encouraged to learn from experienced teachers and gradually build their confidence within the classroom.

With a collaborative staff team and established pathways into teaching, the school is an excellent setting for graduates who want to explore education as a long-term career. Whether you’re hoping to progress into teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, or another pupil-focused profession, the experience gained here will provide a valuable foundation.

Why Apply?

Gain Valuable Classroom Experience

Develop practical skills that teacher training providers and schools actively value while building confidence in a real classroom environment.

Learn from Experienced Educators

Work alongside outstanding teachers and support staff who will help you develop professionally throughout the academic year.

Make a Lasting Impact

Support young people academically, socially, and emotionally during an important stage of their educational journey.

Build Your Future Career

An ideal opportunity for aspiring:

• Education Practitioners