Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term
Agency: The Education Network
About the Role
The Education Network is currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary and secondary schools across Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching or education and want to gain hands-on classroom experience.
As a Graduate TA, you will provide support to teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive learning environment and ensuring all students are engaged and supported in their learning. This role offers excellent experience for those who may wish to go on to teacher training in the future.
Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Help pupils to stay engaged, motivated, and on track with learning.
• Provide support to children with additional needs, where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and act as a role model for students.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Requirements

• A recent graduate (any subject considered).
• A genuine interest in working within education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Why work with The Education Network?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you in your role.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Free access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Pathways to teacher training and longer-term roles.

How to Apply
If you are a graduate looking to begin your journey in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to The Education Network or contact our Leeds office for more information.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.