Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: £100-£110 per day
Hours: 8:15am-4:00pm | Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial Days in June)

We're working with a lovely, high-achieving secondary school in the Colindale/Barnet area that is looking for bright, academic and friendly graduates to join their team as Teaching Assistants from September 2025. This is the perfect opportunity to develop hands-on classroom experience and make a real difference to students' learning.

You'll be working alongside dedicated teachers, supporting students aged 11-16 across a range of subjects. Whether your background is in English, Science, Humanities, Languages, or Maths - your enthusiasm and subject knowledge will help pupils stay engaged and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils during lessons in class or through targeted small group sessions

• Help students grasp key subject content, boosting their confidence and progress

• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

• Collaborate with teachers to monitor and support student development

• Contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive learning environment

• Are a recent or soon-to-be graduate from any academic background

• Are considering a future in teaching or education

• Have strong communication skills and a warm, approachable personality

• Are reliable, proactive, and eager to learn

• Live in or can easily commute to the Barnet area

• A warm, inclusive and supportive school culture

• A team of welcoming staff and experienced mentors

• Opportunities for ongoing training

• The chance to trial the role during June 2025 before committing to September

• A rewarding experience where you can see the real impact of your support

If you're a graduate with a passion for education and want to gain meaningful experience before taking your next steps, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short note about your interest. Interviews and trial days will take place in June - early applications are encouraged.

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.'