Graduate Teaching Assistant

Due to increased demand across schools in Teesside, we are looking to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants for immediate starts, supporting both mainstream and SEND schools across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into education and build valuable experience straight away. You may be:

• Supporting students within the classroom alongside the teacher
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Assisting with behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Gaining experience across a range of schools and age groups (primary & secondary)

We can offer:

• Immediate start roles
• Daily flexible work to suit your schedule
• Long-term placements for more stability

We're particularly keen to hear from graduates who have experience working with children or young people, including:

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sports and Coaching Graduates
• Performing Arts / Drama Graduates
• Education & Childhood Studies Graduates
• Speech & Language / Linguistics Graduates

You should:

• Be passionate about supporting young people
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, adaptable, and proactive
• Have (or be willing to obtain) a DBS on the update service

Why Apply?

• Start working immediately and build experience quickly
• Ideal stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, or youth work
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability
• Gain exposure across mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Opportunity to move into long-term or permanent roles

If you're ready to take your first step into education and want to make a real difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Ed Hyland at ehyland@veritas-education.com to secure immediate work and ongoing opportunities across Teesside.

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.