Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Bury St Edmunds starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is considering a career in education and looking to gain valuable classroom experience. The school offers strong support from experienced staff, making it an ideal environment to develop your skills and confidence.

They are looking for a passionate individual with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to support young learners in their academic and personal development.

• Location - Bury St Edmunds

• Position - Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Type of work - Classroom support

• Start date - September

• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing / Long-term

• Full time/part-time - Full time

• Pay - £90 to £100 per day (depending on experience)

• Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

• A degree (any subject)

• Experience working with children or young people (desirable)

• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable)

• 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 child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. 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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

• In-house Training and Development Team

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St. Edmunds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English