Prospero Teaching are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills, and explore a future career in education.
The school is looking for a proactive, patient, and supportive individual who can work with students across a range of abilities and needs.
📌 CONTRACT DETAILS
Location - Colchester
Position - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Classroom support & intervention
Start date - ASAP
Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term
Full time/part‑time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30/4:00 pm
📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in any subject
Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
Up‑to‑date safeguarding training (desirable)
A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress
✔️ TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
Provide two professional or character references
💼 OTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU
Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
Salary description
£90.00 - £110.00 per day