Graduate Teaching Assistant (TeachAhead)

Prospero Teaching; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants in Southampton. This is a full-time position where you will gain classroom experience before starting teacher training. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. Ideal for enthusiastic graduates with a 2:2 degree or higher. The role involves engaging with students, supporting their learning, and working during term time only.

Benefits

Training provided

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• Hold a recent degree, ideally with a 2:2 or higher.
• Passion for education and a can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who have various SEND.
• Engage and motivate students while making learning fun.
• Work 5 days a week, term time only.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Ability to engage students

Can do attitude

Education

Recent degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TeachAhead)

Looking to secure a role working within education? No experience needed, just a can do attitude and a passion for teaching & learning!

About the Graduate / Teaching Assistant Position:

Prospero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training. These are long-term placements to start September 2025 or sooner

We are looking for a Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants across Primary, Secondary & SEN in the following areas: Southampton, New Forest & Eastleigh + more!

This is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training

No experience needed, but any experience working with children or young people in any capacity, including any classroom experience being advantageous.
You will be working 5 days a week, term time only.
The successful candidate will be working with students who have various SEND, and possibly working with students throughout Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4

Contract details for the Graduate / Teaching Assistant position:

• Location: Southampton & Surronding Areas
• Position: Full Time Graduate / Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, term time only
• Type of work: Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor
• Start date: September 2025 (possibly sooner)
• Contract type: Long-Term Placement
• Duration/Likely Duration: Ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay: From £ per day

About the successful Graduate / Teaching Assistant:

• No experience needed as full training will be provided.
• You should hold a recent degree, ideally with a 2:2 or higher.
• You will have a passion for education and a can do attitude.
• You will be an excellent role model for young people.
• You will be pro active and innovative with the ability to engage students in different ways.

To be eligible the Graduate / Teaching Assistant must have/be:

• Highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student.
• A positive attitude and desire to maintain current standards and raise attainment across the school.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to engage and motivate students whilst making learning fun.

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this position is of interest.

If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.