Graduate Teaching Assistant - Inspire Students

Prospero Teaching; Swarthdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Knowsley secondary school starting in September 2026. The role is full‑time (8:30 am–3:30 pm), temporary but long term, located in Knowsley, L32, with pay to scale.

This is a fantastic entry route into teaching for graduates aiming to gain classroom experience. You will support behaviour management, student well-being and safeguarding, and collaborate closely with teachers to help learners thrive academically and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Provide at least two professional references covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Skills

Behaviour management

Student support

Well-being monitoring

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Knowsley secondary school starting in September 2026. The role is full‑time (8:30 am–3:30 pm), temporary but long term, located in Knowsley, L32, with pay to scale.

This is a fantastic entry route into teaching for graduates aiming to gain classroom experience. You will support behaviour management, student well-being and safeguarding, and collaborate closely with teachers to help learners thrive academically and