Graduate

Prospero Teaching; Enfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No prior experience required

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks graduates for Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Enfield to support KS3 and KS4 pupils from September 2026. This is an excellent entry point to gain classroom experience, working with experienced teachers and building your CV.

No prior school experience is required; graduates with degrees in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Geography, History, PE, Art, Languages or related subjects are encouraged to apply and develop into future teachers.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience is required; school is happy to consider graduates with the right attitude and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Passionate about working with young people, confident and approachable, with strong communication.
• Looking to gain valuable secondary school experience and consider teaching as a career path.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to students who need it
• Supervising classes when required
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Building strong relationships with students
• Potentially leading small-group activities as confidence grows

Skills

Great communication

Patience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Job description

Graduate Teaching Opportunity - Enfield | September 2026

Location: Enfield, North London

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time & part-time opportunities available

Salary: Competitive daily rate, depending on experience

Are you a graduate looking to get into teaching?

Are you a recent graduate based in Enfield or the surrounding areas and considering a career in secondary teaching?

We're currently working with a secondary school in Enfield that is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get genuine classroom experience, work alongside experienced teachers and find out whether teaching is the right career for you - all while building your CV.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor, you could be involved in:

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to students who need it
• Supervising classes when required
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Building strong relationships with students
• Potentially supporting small-group work or leading activities as your confidence develops

Who are we looking for?

This opportunity would suit graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with young people
• Confident, enthusiastic and approachable
• Considering a future career in teaching
• Strong communicators
• Patient and supportive
• Looking to gain valuable secondary school experience

No previous school experience is essential - the school is happy to consider graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude and enthusiasm for working with young people.

Graduates with degrees in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Geography, History, PE, Art, Languages or related subjects are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Enfield?

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door of a secondary school in Enfield and gain the experience needed to take the next step towards teacher training, a PGCE or QTS.

If you've been thinking about teaching but aren't quite ready to commit to teacher training, this could be the perfect way to start your journey.