Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Preston and the surrounding areas from September 2026. Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate considering a career in education, or someone with transferable experience supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

The roles will involve supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive learning environment and

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people
• Confident with students aged 11-16
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable
• Able to build positive relationships with staff and pupils

Responsibilities

• Support students both in and out of the classroom.
• Help create a positive learning environment for pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Job description

Veritas Education are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Preston and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate considering a career in education, or someone with transferable experience supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

The roles will involve supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive learning environment and assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Long-term and temporary positions
• Secondary school settings
• September starts available
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Confident working with students aged 11-16
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable
• Able to build positive relationships with staff and pupils

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while making a genuine difference to students' education and development.

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.'