 
        
        GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - NOVEMBER 2025 START 
 
Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistant, to join a lovely school in Bolton. This is a perfect role for a Graduate considering applying for teacher training to obtain paid experience in a school. You will be supported by colleagues and management through the year. 
 
The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. You don't need to have a particular subject specialism, but a willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude are essential. Our school is particularly keen to secure a graduate who aspires to obtain QTS in the near future. 
 
The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. 
 
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS 
 
Location Bolton, Lancashire 
Position Teaching Assistant 
Type of work 1 to 1 and small group intervention 
Start date ASAP 03 November 2025 
Duration / Likely Duration 19 July 2026 
End date (if applicable) N/A 
Contract type - Temporary 
Full time/part time Full 
Minimum rate of pay 
Hours 8:40 am 3.20pm 
 
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher 
Previous experience working in a UK school 
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year 
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: 
 
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 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. 
 
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