Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

CPD training

Safeguarding training

Ongoing support

Education consultant

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a range of excellent secondary schools across North London. This role offers hands-on classroom experience, exposure to student support, and a pathway toward teacher training for ambitious graduates.

You will work closely with teachers to raise attainment, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and help create a positive learning environment for pupils of varying needs.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (any subject)
• Interest in education and working with young people
• Be considering a future career in teaching/educational psychology/youth work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic
• Committed to helping students reach their full potential
• Experience with young people desirable

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide 1:1 support for students needing additional academic or pastoral assistance.
• Build positive relationships with students to help them overcome barriers to learning.
• Deliver small-group intervention sessions to improve student progress.
• Support pupils with SEN, behavioural, emotional, or academic needs.
• Assist with classroom management and promote positive behaviour.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and enrichment programmes.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Youth experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - North London

Launch Your Career in Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting? Are you considering a future career in teaching and eager to make an impact on young people's education?

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a range of excellent secondary schools across North London. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and want to gain hands‑on classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or other educational careers.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students and teachers across the school. You will work closely with pupils to help raise attainment, improve confidence, and create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing 1:1 support for students who require additional academic or pastoral assistance.
• Building positive relationships with students and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Delivering small‑group intervention sessions to improve student progress.
• Supporting pupils with SEN, behavioural, emotional, or academic needs.
• Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Contributing to extracurricular activities, including after‑school clubs and enrichment programmes.
• Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a degree (any subject considered).
• Have a genuine interest in education and working with young people.
• Be considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a related field.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Be committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Have previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Weekly pay.
• Free accredited CPD training courses.
• Safeguarding and behaviour management training.
• Ongoing support from our experienced Training and Development Team.
• A dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions and teacher training routes.

Working Hours

• Full‑time position.
• Monday to Friday.
• Typical school hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• Attendance at occasional after‑school activities and staff meetings may be required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Be willing to complete Prospero Teaching’s registration and compliance process.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Be able to provide professional references.