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

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

The successful candidate will:

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

Through Prospero Teaching

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

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

To be considered for this role, you must:

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• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
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• Be willing to complete Prospero Teaching's registration and compliance process.
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• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
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• Be able to provide professional references.
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Please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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