Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a range of excellent secondary schools across North London. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and want to gain hands-on classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or other educational careers.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students and teachers across the school. You will work closely with pupils to help raise attainment, improve confidence, and create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing 1:1 support for students who require additional academic or pastoral assistance.
• Building positive relationships with students and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Delivering small-group intervention sessions to improve student progress.
• Supporting pupils with SEN, behavioural, emotional, or academic needs.
• Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Contributing to extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and enrichment programmes.
• Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

What We''re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a degree (any subject considered).
• Have a genuine interest in education and working with young people.
• Be considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a related field.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Be committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Have previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

Through Prospero Teaching

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Weekly pay.
• Free accredited CPD training courses.
• Safeguarding and behaviour management training.
• Ongoing support from our experienced Training and Development Team.
• A dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions and teacher training routes.

Working Hours

• Full-time position.
• Monday to Friday.
• Typical school hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Attendance at occasional after-school activities and staff meetings may be required.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Be willing to complete Prospero Teaching''s registration and compliance process.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Be able to provide professional references.

Please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.