Graduate Teaching Assistant - Watford

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a graduate for a Graduate Teaching Assistant / Trainee Teacher role at a non-selective secondary school in Watford. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, start in November 2026, with pay 95–110 per day.

You will gain hands-on classroom experience, benefit from mentoring by a supportive senior leadership team, and have the opportunity to specialise in your degree subject or a chosen field as you progress toward teacher training.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree (or due to graduate) with a 2:2 or higher.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks will be required.
• Ready to start a full-time role Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to raise attainment.
• Assist teachers across the curriculum and practice classroom management.
• Contribute to individual education plans where appropriate.
• Opportunities to lead lessons under supervision.
• Support future teacher training with mentoring for strong graduates.

Skills

Passion for education

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Degree (or due to graduate) with 2:2

Job description

Are you a recent graduate or due to graduate this summer?

Are you passionate about working with young people and determined to become a secondary school teacher?

If you're a recent graduate who wants to make a real difference in students' lives, our Prospero Teacher Training Programme could be the perfect opportunity for you!

A successful secondary school in Watford is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their team, gain valuable classroom experience and take their first steps towards a career in teaching.

THE ROLE: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT / TRAINEE TEACHER

• Location: Watford

• Pay: 95- 110 per day

• Start date: November 2026

• Full-time, Monday to Friday

• Supportive senior leadership team and dedicated mentoring

• Opportunity to specialise in your degree subject or a subject of your choice

• All degree subjects welcome!

THE SCHOOL

• A successful, non-selective secondary school in Watford.

• A school that believes in investing in graduates and developing future teaching talent.

• A supportive environment where graduates can gain hands-on classroom experience and develop their teaching skills.

• Opportunities to progress towards teacher training for graduates who demonstrate the right potential.

THE IDEAL GRADUATE WILL:

• Hold a degree, or be due to graduate, with a minimum predicted or achieved grade of 2:2.

• Be passionate about education and helping young people reach their potential.

• Be able to commit to a full-time position, Monday to Friday.

• Be willing to undergo the necessary safeguarding and reference checks.

• Hold a valid, up-to-date DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.

THE ROLE

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll gain valuable experience working across the secondary school, supporting students and teachers wherever you're needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help raise attainment.

• Working alongside teachers to support learning across the curriculum.

• Assisting the SENCO with supporting students with additional learning needs, including contributing to individual education plans where appropriate.

• Developing your classroom management and teaching skills.

• Having the opportunity to lead lessons under the supervision of experienced teachers.

• Working towards future teacher training, with support available for graduates who demonstrate the right potential.

WHY JOIN PROSPERO TEACHING?

Whether you're looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training or want to explore a long-term career in secondary education, this is an excellent opportunity to get started.