Graduate Teaching Assistant | Term-Time Classroom Impact

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

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