Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Full‑time, Term‑time)

About the role

Prospero Teaching is partnering with a supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London to offer recent graduates a hands‑on teaching experience. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will work alongside teachers across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, gaining classroom exposure before embarking on teacher training.

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group intervention to support student learning.
• Help monitor student engagement, progress and attainment.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff across departments.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified graduate.
• Good GCSE results.
• Passion for education and supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Two professional references.

Required skills

• None specified.

What we offer

• Full induction and ongoing support.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Guidance from experienced school leaders and SEN staff.
• Experience across multiple key stages.
• Clear progression routes, including teacher‑training pathways.