Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

In‑house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking graduates with a strong interest in education to join a Secondary School in North London as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. The role offers the chance to gain school-based experience and potential future training to teach.

Responsibilities include supporting lessons, running 1:1 tuition, delivering interventions, and committing to full-time hours with weekly pay. Free training and in-house development support are provided by Prospero and the school.

Qualifications

• Graduate with keen interest in education and a desire to support students' learning journeys.
• Strong communication skills and a dedicated approach to helping students progress.
• Eager to gain experience in a school setting and explore future teaching opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students during lessons.
• Engage with 5-6 students with specific needs and implement strategies to raise attainment.
• Deliver 1:1 tuition sessions in your subject area.
• Run intervention groups to build knowledge in your subject area.
• Attend weekly departmental meetings and run an after‑school club once a week.

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently on the lookout for graduates with a keen interest in education to join a Secondary School in North London. 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.

WHAT DOES THE GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE INVOLVE:

• Supporting the class teacher and students during lessons
• 1 a 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.

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 until 4.30pm and attend a departmental meeting once a week.
• The role is paid weekly at a daily rate of 95.29 to 105 per day and can become a permanent post in the future.

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

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