Future Teacher

Future Teachers Wanted – Sefton / Southport 

Launch your career in education with Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Thinking about a career in teaching but not sure where to start?

Teaching Personnel is inviting enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Future Teachers Programme – a fantastic opportunity to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience in primary and secondary schools across Sefton and Southport.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Work as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or Learning Support Assistant
• Gain invaluable school-based experience before applying for teacher training
• Ongoing support and CPD from our dedicated team
• Opportunities to work across a range of year groups and settings
• Weekly pay and flexible placements
• Access to exclusive professional development materials
• Potential progression to fully funded Initial Teacher Training (PGCE or School Direct)

Who is this for?

• Recent graduates
• Career changers
• Aspiring teachers looking to build experience
• Anyone passionate about working with children and young people

Whether you're exploring a new path or taking your first step into education, we’ll support you every step of the way.

How the Programme Works

1. Register Your Interest
   A local consultant will contact you to explain the programme and answer any questions.

2. Meet Your School
   You’ll be invited to an informal session or interview with a partner school.

3. Start Your Placement
   Spend up to a year gaining experience, mentoring, and training—often starting as a TA, with opportunities to plan and deliver lessons.

4. Your Future
   Many Future Teachers progress to teacher training, with some schools offering fully funded PGCE routes.

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.
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