Teaching Assistant – Chelmsford, UK

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CPD courses

Relocation assistance

Social events

Diverse teaching opportunities across

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Teaching Assistants for January 2027 starts in Chelmsford, UK, offering long-term and relief positions across client schools. Roles involve assisting teachers, supporting students, and working with children with Special Educational Needs where applicable.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic school environment. UK eligibility is a must.

Qualifications

• Must be an outstanding team player and able to liaise with teachers, students and parents sensitively.
• Positive can-do attitude and effective communication are essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK (visa and/or passport required).
• Ability to understand and apply strategies to support positive behaviour and attitudes.
• Experience working with young people in paid or voluntary roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of support for children within the school setting.
• Work within a whole school team and with outside agencies where applicable.
• Assist teachers and contribute to a safe, challenging learning environment.
• Possibly support students with Special Educational Needs.
• Flexibility to undertake relief, long-term and permanent roles across UK schools.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

UK eligibility

Behaviour support

Experience with youth

Education

Strong English background

Strong Mathematics background

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford, UK

Starting date: January 2027

Prospero Teaching is looking to receive applications from people who are interested in undertaking Teaching Assistant and support-based roles (including Special Educational Needs support roles) within our UK client schools. We have a number of long-term roles available in January 2027. However, if you would prefer the flexibility of casual relief work, we also have a large number of short-term and temporary assignments available now.

Candidates must be able to work effectively within a whole school team and alongside outside agencies (where applicable) to provide a high level of support for children whilst also providing a safe, challenging and secure learning environment. Candidates should be effective communicators, be able to work independently and have good people skills.

Candidates who have prior professional experience, e.g. nurses, social workers, sports coaches, tutors and youth workers, are highly sought after by our UK client schools; as are candidates who have experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs.

Working in a Teaching Assistant or support capacity in the UK provides a great opportunity for those wishing to pursue a future career in education, whilst also enabling candidates the flexibility to travel throughout Europe during the school holidays.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding team player and be able to liaise with teachers, students and parents sensitively
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Be eligible to work in the UK (must have a valid visa and/or UK passport)
• Have the ability to understand and use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and attitudes
• Have experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Have a strong academic background in English and Mathematics

What Prospero Teaching will offer you:

• Access to free CPD courses
• Personalized relocation assistance
• Regular social events
• Variety of work: relief, long-term and permanent
• Opportunity to work across our nine UK offices

Prospero Teaching recruits teachers and lecturers for supply, long-term teaching or permanent teaching jobs, for schools and colleges across the UK.

Prospero Teaching has teaching positions across North London, West London, East London, South East London, South West London, West Midlands and all Home Counties, including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Kent.

Benefits of Prospero Teaching

Guaranteed Pay: Our Guaranteed Payment Agreement ensures you will be paid 5 days/week as a full-time supply teacher.

Accommodation Assistance & Support: Many short & long-term accommodation options to make the transition easier.

Training & Professional Development: Free mini-induction on arrival in the UK and ongoing training sessions throughout the year.

Referral Bonus: For every friend you refer who works with us, you will receive £150.

Relocation Essentials: UK bank account and National Insurance number.

Social Events: Invitations to overseas teacher social evenings, theatre trips, sightseeing tours and opportunities to meet fellow travellers with discounted rates from leading travel companies.