Permanent Graduate Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Hillingdon. The successful candidate will support students academically in small groups and one-to-one. This full-time position offers a salary of £19,000 to £21,000. Previous experience with children is preferred, and a degree in psychology or sociology is beneficial. An enhanced DBS check is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Creative approach to enhancing learning is crucial.
• Professionalism and commitment to safeguarding policies are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist with learning up to GCSE level.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

Experience working with children

Enthusiastic and creative approach to learning

Ability to support the delivery of the curriculum

High levels of professionalism

Education

Degree in psychology or sociology preferred

Job description

Overview

Permanent Graduate Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School, Hayes, Hillingdon, West London. ASAP / September or October 2025. Salary: £19,000 to £21,000 (Term time only, Full time).

An excellent secondary school located in Hillingdon is looking for a motivated teaching assistant who can work with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. The school values academic knowledge and is seeking someone who shares this ethos.

You will work alongside teachers and other teaching assistants to support children in their attainment and progress. You will need to support children’s learning up to GCSE level, adapt to individual needs, and make observations and carry out sessions instructed by the teacher to improve progress. The role is a full-time contract for the full year and may extend for the right person. The school also considers hiring prospective future teachers looking to complete their SCITT / teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to aid attainment and progress.
• Assist with learning up to GCSE level, adapting to the needs of individual children.
• Make observations and carry out instructional sessions as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers and other teaching assistants to deliver the curriculum.

Key Skills and Experience

• Degree is preferred, in subjects such as psychology or sociology.
• Experience working with children.
• Enthusiastic and creative approach to learning.
• Ability to support the delivery of the curriculum.
• High levels of professionalism.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education. Veritas Education are currently working on various vacancies, so we may have something more suitable if this role does not fit.

Please send through your CV or call to discuss other opportunities. Veritas Education offer competitive rates of pay.

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks, including Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policy.
• Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible; all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Veritas Education

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, covering primary, secondary and college level placements, as well as support staff positions.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this advert is intended to discriminate on grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and placements are made on merit and suitability. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.