Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a medium sized Secondary school in Wandsworth. The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic and who has a can-do attitude. The timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location - Wandsworth, London
Position - Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date - 03/09/2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP90 per day
Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with children and young people.
A degree.
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 that cover the last 2 years
OTHER
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 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:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London SW11 2FR, England

£90 - £115 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Wandsworth, starting on September 3, 2025.
- The role requires experience working with children and young people, along with a degree and up-to-date safeguarding training.
- The position is full-time, with a minimum pay rate of GBP 90 per day, and is expected to last until the end of the academic year.
- Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK and have an enhanced DBS certificate, along with two professional child-related references from the last two years.
- Depending on performance, there is potential for contract extension or a permanent position within the school.