Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

CPD training courses

Safeguarding training

Support from Training and Development

Education consultant during placement

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils and teachers across North London secondary schools. You will help raise attainment, build confidence, and foster a positive learning environment while gaining hands-on classroom experience for future teacher training.

The role involves delivering lessons alongside teachers, providing support for students, and contributing to enrichment activities within a nurturing school community.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (any subject)
• Demonstrate 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
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable

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

Skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Interest in education

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.

If you are a graduate looking to gain invaluable school-based experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.