Graduate Teaching Assistant (Teach Ahead)

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in the UK is seeking motivated graduates to become Graduate Teaching Assistants. No teaching experience is required; full training is provided. Ideal for those wishing to gain valuable classroom experience. Support students in a diverse educational setting while benefiting from opportunities to progress into teacher training. This role offers significant learning and a supportive environment, with part-time options available.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Free CPD courses

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for education and helping young people succeed.
• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and teachers to create an engaging learning environment.
• Work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings.

Skills

Passion for education

Excellent communication skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Ability to engage and motivate students

Education

Recent graduate (2:2 or higher preferred)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TeachAhead)

Looking to start a career in education? No experience required just enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a passion for teaching and learning!

About the Role

Prospero Teaching is seeking motivated graduates to join our TeachAhead Programme as Graduate Teaching Assistants. These long-term placements are perfect for those looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training.

You’ll work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole areas, supporting pupils and teachers to create an engaging learning environment.

Why Apply

• No prior experience needed full training provided
• Gain hands-on classroom experience
• Ideal stepping stone into teacher training
• Work term-time only, Monday to Friday

Role Details

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term Placement

Duration: Ongoing

Hours: Full-Time (Part-Time options available)

Pay: From £90.74 per day

What Was Looking For

• Recent graduate (2:2 or higher preferred)
• Passion for education and helping young people succeed
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students
• Experience working with children or young people (in any capacity) is advantageous but not essential

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support
• Free CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Opportunity to progress into teacher training
• Refer a Friend scheme earn GBP150 for successful referrals

Apply

Ready to start your journey into teaching? Apply now with your updated CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.