Teaching Assistant

  • Prospero Teaching
  • Apr 20, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons

  • Work with small groups or individual pupils to reinforce learning

  • Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation

  • Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

  • Promote positive behaviour and inclusion

  • Help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment



The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (preferred but not essential)

  • A patient, caring, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare



What We Offer:

  • Supportive school environments

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • Flexible working options

  • A chance to make a meaningful impact in local schools

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
  • EWC membership (Education Workforce Council) or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional references.

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed). Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working
with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.