Graduate Teaching Assistant (TeachAhead)

Description

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TeachAhead)

Looking to secure a role in education? No experience required just a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for teaching and learning!

About the Graduate / Teaching Assistant Position:

Prospero Teaching are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning teacher training. These are long-term placements with immediate starts available.

We are recruiting graduates to work as Teaching Assistants across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools in the Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas, including:

Southampton

Eastleigh

Totton

Romsey

Chandlers Ford

Hedge End

Shirley

Portswood

Bitterne

Woolston

Millbrook

And surrounding areas

This is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates looking to build classroom experience ahead of teacher training.

No prior experience is required; however, any experience working with children or young people including in a classroom setting will be highly beneficial.

You Will Be:

Working 1-5 days per week, term-time only

Supporting students with a range of SEND needs

Working across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4

Contract Details:

Location: Southampton & Surrounding Hampshire Areas

Position: Graduate / Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)

Type of Work: Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor

Start Date: February 2026

Contract Type: Long-Term Placement

Duration: Ongoing

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time available

Pay: From £14.96 per hour

About the Successful Graduate / Teaching Assistant:

No experience required full training provided

Holds a recent degree (ideally 2:2 or above)

Passionate about education with a proactive, can-do attitude

A positive role model for young people

Innovative, engaging and adaptable in their approach to learning

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Highly motivated with a strong focus on pupil progress

A positive attitude with a desire to raise attainment

High energy and enthusiasm

The ability to engage and motivate students while making learning enjoyable

Excellent communication skills

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer:

Free, accredited CPD training

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

Long-term opportunities in supportive schools

Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly

A clear pathway into teacher training or further education roles

Please apply now with your updated CV if this role is of interest.

Ad ID: 5417863441