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Graduate Teaching Assistant (TeachAhead)

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Posting date: 14 February 2026
Salary: £14.96 to £15.66 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 203523

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Summary

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TeachAhead)

Looking to secure a role in education? No experience required just a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for teaching and learning!

About the Graduate / Teaching Assistant Position:

Prospero Teaching are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning teacher training. These are long-term placements with immediate starts available.

We are recruiting graduates to work as Teaching Assistants across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools in the Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas, including:
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Totton
- Romsey
- Chandlers Ford
- Hedge End
- Shirley
- Portswood
- Bitterne
- Woolston
- Millbrook
- And surrounding areas

This is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates looking to build classroom experience ahead of teacher training.

No prior experience is required; however, any experience working with children or young people including in a classroom setting will be highly beneficial.

You Will Be:
- Working 1-5 days per week, term-time only
- Supporting students with a range of SEND needs
- Working across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4

Contract Details:
- Location: Southampton & Surrounding Hampshire Areas
- Position: Graduate / Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)
- Type of Work: Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor
- Start Date: February 2026
- Contract Type: Long-Term Placement
- Duration: Ongoing
- Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time available
- Pay: From £14.96 per hour

About the Successful Graduate / Teaching Assistant:
- No experience required full training provided
- Holds a recent degree (ideally 2:2 or above)
- Passionate about education with a proactive, can-do attitude
- A positive role model for young people
- Innovative, engaging and adaptable in their approach to learning

To Be Eligible You Must Have / Be:
- Highly motivated with a strong focus on pupil progress
- A positive attitude with a desire to raise attainment
- High energy and enthusiasm
- The ability to engage and motivate students while making learning enjoyable
- Excellent communication skills

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer:
- Free, accredited CPD training
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Long-term opportunities in supportive schools
- Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly
- A clear pathway into teacher training or further education roles

Please apply now with your updated CV if this role is of interest.

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