Teaching Assistant – Chelmsford, UK

Starting date: January 2027

Prospero Teaching is looking to receive applications from people who are interested in undertaking Teaching Assistant and support-based roles (including Special Educational Needs support roles) within our UK client schools. We have a number of long-term roles available in January 2027. However, if you would prefer the flexibility of casual relief work, we also have a large number of short-term and temporary assignments available now.

Candidates must be able to work effectively within a whole school team and alongside outside agencies (where applicable) to provide a high level of support for children whilst also providing a safe, challenging and secure learning environment. Candidates should be effective communicators, be able to work independently and have good people skills.

Candidates who have prior professional experience, e.g. nurses, social workers, sports coaches, tutors and youth workers, are highly sought after by our UK client schools; as are candidates who have experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs.

Working in a Teaching Assistant or support capacity in the UK provides a great opportunity for those wishing to pursue a future career in education, whilst also enabling candidates the flexibility to travel throughout Europe during the school holidays.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding team player and be able to liaise with teachers, students and parents sensitively
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Be eligible to work in the UK (must have a valid visa and/or UK passport)
• Have the ability to understand and use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and attitudes
• Have experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Have a strong academic background in English and Mathematics

What Prospero Teaching will offer you:

• Access to free CPD courses
• Personalized relocation assistance
• Regular social events
• Variety of work: relief, long-term and permanent
• Opportunity to work across our nine UK offices

Prospero Teaching recruits teachers and lecturers for supply, long-term teaching or permanent teaching jobs, for schools and colleges across the UK.

Benefits of Prospero Teaching:

• Guaranteed Pay: Our Guaranteed Payment Agreement ensures you will be paid 5 days/week as a full-time supply teacher.
• Accommodation Assistance & Support: Many short & long-term accommodation options to make the transition easier.
• Training & Professional Development: Free mini-induction on arrival in the UK and ongoing training sessions throughout the year.
• Referral Bonus: For every friend you refer who works with us, you will receive £150.
• Relocation Essentials: UK bank account and National Insurance number.
• Social Events: Invitations to overseas teacher social evenings, theatre trips, sightseeing tours and opportunities to meet fellow travellers with discounted rates from leading travel companies.