Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking proactive graduates to join a secondary school in St Albans from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain genuine classroom experience and build your CV while exploring a potential career in teaching.

You will support students across KS3 and KS4, assist teachers with lessons, supervise classes when required and help create an engaging learning environment. No prior school experience is required.

Qualifications

• No previous school experience is required
• Passion for working with young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with students
• Willingness to support KS3 and KS4 learning

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to students who need it
• Supervising classes when required
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Building strong relationships with students
• Supporting small-group work or leading activities as confidence develops

Skills

Passionate about working with young pe

Confident, enthusiastic and approa

Strong communicators

Patient and supportive

Secondary school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Maths

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Bachelor's degree in History

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

Bachelor's degree in Art

Bachelor's degree in Languages

Job description

Graduate Teaching Opportunity - St Albans | September 2026

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time & part-time opportunities available

Salary: Competitive daily rate, depending on experience

Are you a graduate looking to get into teaching?

Are you a recent graduate based in St Albans or the surrounding areas and considering a career in secondary teaching?

We're currently working with a secondary school in St Albans that is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain genuine classroom experience, work alongside experienced teachers and find out whether teaching is the right career for you - all while building your CV.

The Role

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to students who need it
• Supervising classes when required
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Building strong relationships with students
• Supporting small-group work or leading activities as your confidence develops

Who are we looking for?

• Passionate about working with young people
• Confident, enthusiastic and approachable
• Considering a future career in teaching
• Strong communicators
• Patient and supportive
• Looking to gain valuable secondary school experience

No previous school experience is essential - the school is happy to consider graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude and enthusiasm for working with young people.

Graduates with degrees in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Geography, History, PE, Art, Languages or related subjects are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why St Albans?

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door of a secondary school in St Albans and gain the experience needed to take the next step towards teacher training, a PGCE or QTS.

If you've been thinking about teaching but aren't quite ready to commit to teacher training, this could be the perfect way to start your journey.