Job description
Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant - English

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long term, Full-Time
Salary: -90 - -110 per day

Are you a Russell Group graduate with at least a 2:1 in an English related degree?

Do you have a strong interest in education and the drive to make a real impact in secondary schools?

A high-performing and inclusive secondary school in Leeds are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their staff ASAP for the full academic year.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates aiming to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into a teaching career through routes such as PGCE or School Direct.

Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant - The Role:

In this position, you will:
* Provide subject-specific support across Key Stages 3 and 4.
* Deliver small group and one-to-one intervention sessions to raise attainment.
* Assist teachers in planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons.
* Support behaviour management to ensure a productive learning environment.
* Work with students of all abilities, including those with SEN and EAL needs.
* Take part in extra-curricular activities, clubs, and wider school initiatives.

Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant - Candidate Requirements:

* A minimum 2:1 degree in an English related subject
* Genuine enthusiasm for working with secondary-aged students and pursuing a teaching career.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A proactive, flexible, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
* Previous experience mentoring, tutoring, or supporting young learners is advantageous.

Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant - What the School Can Offer:

* A supportive and ambitious school community.
* Training and mentorship from skilled teachers and school leaders.
* Ongoing professional development tailored to your progression.
* A clear pathway into teacher training programmes.
* Convenient Leeds location with excellent transport links across West Yorkshire

Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant - Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain first-hand teaching experience, develop transferable skills, and play a meaningful role in the education of secondary school pupils.

Apply now with your CV to take the first step towards a successful teaching career.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.