Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Looking to take your first steps into a rewarding career in education?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Apprentice Teaching Assistants to support schools across Lancashire, including Primary, Secondary, and SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions.

What We Offer:

Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour.

Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability.

Access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and training.

Opportunity to enroll in a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Specialist training, including Thrive Training – focused on supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)

A fantastic opportunity to gain experience and work towards a full-time role in education

What We’re Looking For:

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum requirement)

Some experience working with or supporting children (desirable but not essential)

A full, enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

A genuine interest in working in education and supporting pupils’ learning and development

Whether you're a recent college leaver, looking for a career change, or aiming to gain school-based experience before further training, this is a great opportunity to grow and make an impact.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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