Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency based in Christchurch is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking for classroom experience before teacher training. The successful candidate will assist teachers and support students in small groups, with full training provided. This position offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate as a stepping stone to becoming a qualified teacher.

Benefits

Full access to CPD courses

1-1 coaching

Opportunity for qualified teacher status

Qualifications

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• You will have a passion for education and a can-do attitude.
• You will be an excellent role model for young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and support students in the classroom.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Engage and motivate students while making learning fun.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to engage students

Positive attitude

Education

Recent degree

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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About the Graduate Teaching Assistant position:

Prospero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic and passionate graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training. These are long-term placements to start ASAP, as well as September 2024.

This is a highly rewarding role. The school are looking for individuals that are supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible. You must be able to speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships. You will be assisting the teacher and supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.

• This is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training.
• Full support and guidance will be provided from Prospero’s Training and Development Team, awarded Best Upskilling Providers in the UK Business Awards 2024.
• Full access to additional CPD courses, live webinars and 1-1 coaching.
• A stepping stone to salaried routes to obtain qualified teacher status. We have links with teacher training providing providers where you can obtain QTS with no tuition fees.

Contract details for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position:

• Location – Bournemouth
• Position – Full Time Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Start date – ASAP and January 2025
• School hours – 8:30 am to 3:30pm, term-time only
• Contract – Full-Time / Part-Time
• Minimum rate of pay – £85 per day

About the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• You should hold a recent degree.
• You will have a passion for education and a can-do attitude.
• You will be an excellent role model for young people.
• You will be proactive and innovative with the ability to engage students in different ways.

To be eligible the Graduate Teaching Assistant must have/be:

• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire to maintain current standards and raise attainment across the school.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this position is of interest.

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