Graduate Teaching Assistant. Job in Brent Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is looking for Graduate Teaching Assistants to provide vital support in secondary schools across London, including in Brent, Camden, and Westminster. Successful candidates will engage with students, support learning and development, and contribute to a positive educational environment. Full-time roles are available, with positions beginning as soon as possible and in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Interest in education and supporting young people.
• Experience with SEN is desirable.
• Relevant training in safeguarding or behaviour management would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.
• Encourage engagement and a positive classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting development.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants required
Brent, Camden, Westminster
ASAP and September 2025 start
95-110 per day

Veritas Education works with a wide range of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building strong, trusted relationships with our clients.

We are currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants from all subject backgrounds to work in secondary schools across the boroughs of Brent, Camden, and Westminster. Roles are full time, term time only, and to start both immediately and from September 2025.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Proactively support students in reaching their academic targets.
• Encourage active engagement with learning, fostering a positive classroom environment.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons and supporting student development.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be:

• Engaging and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in education.
• A confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Knowledgeable or experienced in supporting students with SEN and learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to the well-being of young people.
• Reliable, proactive, and dedicated to helping students achieve their potential.
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers and independently when required.

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and young people, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
• Relevant training or certifications (e.g. safeguarding, SEN, behaviour management).
• A background in education, psychology, or related fields is beneficial.

Ideally, you will have some experience working with young people or be exploring a future career in education, such as teaching. We welcome applications from candidates from all subject areas.

If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV. Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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.'