Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in education seeks graduates to join as teaching assistants in North London secondary schools. Candidates should excel academically and possess strong communication skills to make a positive impact on students. This role offers full-time hours, support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong academic background (GCSE and A-level).
• Excellent communication skills and a dedicated approach to students.
• Willing to undergo training and support to improve teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers during lessons and engage with students.
• Provide 1:1 tuition sessions and run intervention groups.
• Build rapport with students and support their learning journeys.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Understanding

Education

Degree in Business Studies-related field

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is currently on the lookout for graduates with a keen interest in education to join a secondary school in North London. Specifically, we’re seeking individuals who have excelled in both GCSE and A-level, and who hold a degree in a Business Studies-related field. Are you interested in working as a teaching assistant in a secondary school where there may be opportunities to train to teach in the future?

In addition to academic excellence, we value strong communication skills and a dedicated approach to supporting students’ learning journeys. If you’re a graduate who meets these criteria and is eager to make a positive impact in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

As a teaching assistant, you will be working in a secondary school environment with 11 – 16-year-olds who require continuity, positive role models, patience, and understanding.

WHAT DOES THE GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE INVOLVE:

• Supporting the class teacher and students during lessons
• Building rapport with 5 – 6 students with specific needs and implementing strategies to nurture, engage, and raise attainment in their secondary years
• 1:1 tuition sessions supporting your subject specialism
• Running intervention groups in your subject area to build their knowledge of the subject

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I BE GIVEN AS A GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT?

• You’ll be given training, guidance, and support by an experienced consultant at Prospero and our Training and Development Team (all experienced teachers), as well as from the school themselves.
• A programme of FREE Training and CPD sessions are also offered.

School support:

• You will be provided with resources and strategies to support learners, behaviour management training, group and 1:1 training from qualified, experienced passionate staff.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT:

• Full-time school hours, 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• You will be required to run an after-school club once a week and attend a departmental meeting once a week.
• The role is paid weekly at a daily rate of £90 to £105 per day and can become a permanent post in the future.

PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL TEACHING:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

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

If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this teaching assistant vacancy, then please refer them to us, and you could earn £150 from our referral program.