Graduate Teaching Assistant (Teach Ahead)

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2468346010-2
  • Date Posted: 18 November 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Prospero Teaching
  • Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Apprentice Pay: £90.74 to £100 Per Day
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Project Management, Teaching and Education
  • Apprenticeship Type: Temporary

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TeachAhead)

  • Looking to start a career in education?
  • No experience required just enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a passion for teaching and learning!

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is seeking motivated graduates to join our TeachAhead Programme as Graduate Teaching Assistants. These long-term placements are perfect for those looking to gain classroom experience before starting teacher training.
Youll work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole areas, supporting pupils and teachers to create an engaging learning environment.

Why Apply?

  • No prior experience needed full training provided
  • Gain hands-on classroom experience
  • Ideal stepping stone into teacher training
  • Work term-time only, Monday to Friday

Role Details:

  • Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Contract Type: Long-Term Placement
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Hours: Full-Time (Part-Time options available)
  • Pay: From 90.74 per day

What Were Looking For:

  • Recent graduate (2:2 or higher preferred)
  • Passion for education and helping young people succeed
  • Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to engage and motivate students
  • Experience working with children or young people (in any capacity) is advantageous but not essential.

Requirements:

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
  • Two professional references

Benefits:

  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Free CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • Opportunity to progress into teacher training
  • Refer a Friend scheme earn GBP150 for successful referrals

Ready to start your journey into teaching? Apply now with your updated CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted