History Graduate

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a History Teaching Assistant for a Brent school starting September 2026. You will support the History department across KS3-KS4, run 1:1 and small-group intervention, and help deliver engaging lessons to diverse learners.

Ideal candidates hold a History degree, have experience with children or young people, and are reliable, patient, and well-organised communicators keen to gain classroom experience and train as teachers.

Qualifications

• History degree or related discipline
• Experience working or volunteering with children or young people
• Reliable, committed, and patient
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the History department across KS3-KS4
• Work with pupils of varying abilities, including high achievers and those needing targeted support
• Provide 1:1 and small-group intervention to help students build confidence and master key concepts
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisation skills

Reliability

Patience

Education

History degree

Job description

History Graduate Teaching Assistant - Starting September 2026

Are you a history graduate with a passion for working with young people? Do you enjoy problem‑solving, supporting others, and want to make a genuine impact in the classroom? We are looking for an enthusiastic, academically strong graduate to join the team in a school in Brent as an History Teaching Assistant.

As a History Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning in the History department across KS3-KS4
• Work with pupils of varying abilities, including high achievers and those needing targeted support
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group intervention to help students build confidence and master key concepts
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment

We are looking for someone who is:

• A History (or related discipline) degree
• Experienced working or volunteering with children or young people
• Reliable, committed, and patient, with a genuine desire to help students progress
• A confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Passionate about education and keen to gain school-based experience - ideal if you're considering teacher training

Why This Role?

• Gain invaluable classroom experience in a supportive school
• Work closely with skilled teachers who will help you develop professionally
• Make a meaningful difference to students' progress and confidence
• The perfect stepping stone into a PGCE or further teacher training

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 interviewVeritas 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