Graduate Teaching Assistants & Learning Mentors

Prospero Teaching; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Long-term & term-time opportunities

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors to work across Dorset schools, including Dorchester. This role offers paid classroom experience, helping pupils and teachers with learning and wellbeing.

No prior classroom experience is required; full training provided with long-term and term-time opportunities and clear progression into teaching, SEN, mentoring, or tutoring.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome
• DBS Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Confident, proactive, and enthusiastic mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in busy classroom settings
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils
• Help children with learning, confidence, and behaviour
• Support pupils with additional or special educational needs
• Act as a positive role model, providing structure, encouragement, and motivation

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants & Learning Mentors

Just graduated and thinking about a career in education? This is your chance to step into the classroom and make a real difference.

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors to work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools throughout Dorset. Whether you're considering teaching, SEN support, educational psychology, or pastoral work, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience to help you decide your next step.

Why This Role?

Gain real, paid classroom experience while building confidence, practical skills, and meaningful relationships with young people-all while exploring a rewarding career in education.

The Role

You'll work directly with pupils and teachers, supporting learning, wellbeing, and development:

• Support teachers in busy classroom settings
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils
• Help children with learning, confidence, and behaviour
• Support pupils with additional or special educational needs
• Act as a positive role model, providing structure, encouragement, and motivation

Who We're Looking For

• Recent graduates - all degree subjects welcome
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
• Confident, proactive, and enthusiastic mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Roles across Dorset, including Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Sherborne, Blandford, and surrounding areas
• Long-term and term-time opportunities
• Full training provided - no classroom experience required
• Clear progression routes into teaching, SEN, mentoring, or tutoring
• Competitive pay and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant