Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy in North London seeks a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to support secondary students. The role calls for a graduate with a degree related to Business Studies and excels in GCSE and A-levels. You'll assist teachers and provide one-on-one support to students, with opportunities for training to teach in the future. Competitive pay of £90 to £105 daily, with potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house training and support

Qualifications

• Graduate with a keen interest in education.
• Must excel in both GCSE and A-level.
• Eager to support students' learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students during lessons.
• Build rapport with 5-6 students with specific needs.
• Run intervention groups in the subject area.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience and understanding

Ability to build rapport

Education

Degree in Business Studies or related field

Excellence in GCSE and A-level

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 itself.
• 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, and group and 1:1 training from qualified, experienced passionate staff.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT:

• Full-time school hours, 8 am – 4 pm, 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 and can become a permanent position in the future.

PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL TEACHING ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS:

• 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 interests you.

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