Graduate Teaching Assistant – Newham, East London

About the role

Prospero Teaching is partnering with a secondary school in Newham to offer recent graduates a hands‑on teaching experience. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will work full‑time during term dates, supporting teachers across Key Stages 3‑5 and gaining valuable classroom exposure before entering teacher training.

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group intervention to support student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff across departments to promote progress.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Required profile

• Degree qualified.
• 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

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

• Full induction and ongoing support from experienced school leaders and SEN staff.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Experience across multiple key stages in an Ofsted‑rated Good secondary school.
• Clear progression routes, including pathways into teacher training.