Graduate Teaching Assistant — Trainee Teacher Pathway

Prospero Teaching; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking graduates for a Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Trainee Teacher position in Cheshunt. The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, starting November 2026, with a supportive leadership team and mentoring. You can specialise in your degree subject or another of your choice; all degree subjects welcome.

Location is Cheshunt, pay is 95–110 per day, and the school offers hands-on experience to develop your teaching skills and progress toward teacher training.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree, or be due to graduate, with a minimum predicted or achieved grade of 2:2.
• Be willing to undergo safeguarding and reference checks.
• Hold a valid, up-to-date DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to raise attainment.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning across the curriculum.
• Assist the SENCO with supporting students with additional learning needs and education plans where appropriate.
• Develop classroom management and teaching skills with supervision.
• Have the opportunity to lead lessons under experienced teachers.
• Progress towards future teacher training with mentoring and guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or better)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking graduates for a Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Trainee Teacher position in Cheshunt. The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, starting November 2026, with a supportive leadership team and mentoring. You can specialise in your degree subject or another of your choice; all degree subjects welcome.

Location is Cheshunt, pay is 95–110 per day, and the school offers hands-on experience to develop your teaching skills and progress toward teacher training.