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.