senploy • North London, London
About this role
Graduate Teaching Assistant in a secondary school is typically a graduate student who assists a teacher with various instructional and administrative tasks. While the role of a GTA can vary depending on the school and country, generally, they help with supporting teachers in delivering lessons, managing classroom activities, and providing individualized support to students.
Here are some key responsibilities a
GTA might have
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Assisting with Lesson Delivery
You will help set up materials for lessons, lead small group activities, or assist with teaching in the classroom.
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Classroom Management
You will assist the teacher with maintaining order in the classroom, helping to manage behaviour and ensuring that students are staying on task.
Do you need formal teaching qualifications? What would you require?
No formal teaching qualifications are needed! However, for this role Prospero Teaching are looking for future teachers, so a degree would be essential as the schools we are working with are looking to take applicants through teacher training after gaining the required experience as a Teaching Assistant.
Why work as a Teaching Assistant?
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Understanding Classroom Dynamics
As a TA, you gain firsthand experience of the classroom environment-how lessons are structured, how students behave, and how a teacher manages the class. This is crucial when you start your teacher training, as it gives you a solid foundation to build upon.
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Observation of Teaching Methods
By working alongside experienced teachers, you can observe their teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and ways they engage students. This helps you see how theory is applied in real-world situations, which is incredibly beneficial when you begin your own training.
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Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
You'll gain an understanding of how specific subjects are taught, which is helpful when you eventually begin planning and delivering your own lessons. If you're in a subject-specific TA role, you may also learn more about how to teach that particular subject in depth.
Clarifying Career Direction
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Confirming Your Teaching Commitment
Working as a TA gives you the chance to explore teaching in practice and decide if its the right career path for you. If you enjoy the experience, it confirms your decision to pursue teacher training; if not, it offers insight into other areas of education or support work.
Location of work and other details
· Location - North London
· Start date - September 2026
· Contract type - Temporary/permanent
· Full time/part time - Full-time or part-time
· Rate of pay - GBP115 - GBP125 per day, dependant on experience.
To be eligible for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position through
Prospero Teaching you must
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional references
If this is something that interests you, please reply to this email along with your CV, number and request a call back so we can go talk about what Prospero Teaching could offer you and we can get the registration process started
If you arent looking for this role, please still reply and let me know what you are looking for within Education and I would be able to help you or direct you to the relevant team that could assist you further!