English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate Teaching Assistant – Southeast London Schools
Location: Southeast London (including Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bexley)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent English graduate with a passion for language and literature?

Do you want to gain valuable school-based experience before embarking on a career in education?
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven English Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a variety of inclusive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools across Southeast London. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational professionals, or those interested in literacy development.

About the Role:
You will be working alongside experienced teachers to support students reading, writing, and communication skills. Youll provide one-on-one or small group interventions, help pupils with SEN or EAL, and contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
· Assisting in English Language and Literature lessons (KS2-KS4)
· Supporting students with reading comprehension and written expression
· Leading or supporting literacy intervention groups
· Helping prepare lesson materials and resources
· Providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
· A degree in English or a related subject (2:2 or above)
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· A genuine interest in education and pupil development
· A proactive, enthusiastic, and patient approach
· Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

Whats On Offer:
· Hands-on experience in the classroom
· Opportunities to progress onto teacher training routes
· Supportive schools with welcoming staff teams
· A chance to make a real difference to student progress and confidence

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 is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.