Graduate TA - September 2025

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Bolton from September 2025. This role provides a unique opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience while working towards QTS. The position is ideal for those eager to contribute positively in a progressive educational environment and offers potential for contract extension based on performance.

Benefits

CPD provided throughout the year

Support from colleagues and management

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a minimum of a 2:2 degree.
• Previous experience working in a UK school is preferred.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 1 to 1 and small group interventions.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons across subjects.
• Engage positively with students to foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Willingness to engage in all lessons

Positive attitude

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

Recent Graduate with 2:2 or higher

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT – SEPTEMBER 2025 START

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistant, to join a lovely school in Bolton. This is a perfect role for a Graduate considering applying for teacher training to obtain paid experience in a school. You will be supported by colleagues and management through the year.

The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. You don’t need to have a particular subject specialism, but a willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude are essential. Our school is particularly keen to secure a graduate who aspires to obtain QTS in the near future.

The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Bolton, Lancashire
Position Teaching Assistant
Type of work 1 to 1 and small group intervention
Start date ASAP 01 September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration 19 July 2026
End date (if applicable) N/A
Contract type – Temporary
Full time/part time Full
Minimum rate of pay
Hours 8:40 am

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references