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 BCP area, including:

• Bournemouth
• Christchurch
• Poole
• Boscombe
• Winton
• Southbourne
• Kinson
• Ferndown
• Broadstone
• Parkstone
• Wimborne 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: BCP Area Dorset
• Position: Graduate / Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)
• Type of Work: Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract Type: Long-Term Placement
• Duration: Ongoing
• Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time available
• Pay: From -92.63 per day

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

To Be Eligible You Must Have /Be:

• 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

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

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