Trainee Teaching Assistant
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Start Your Career as a Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel!
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel is here to help you begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant (TA).
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make a positive difference in young people’s lives. No previous classroom experience? Don’t worry! Experience working with children in any capacity (such as volunteering, coaching, or babysitting) is desirable, but not essential.
We have opportunities to work in Schools available across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde!
✅ What we offer:
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A clear pathway into education through our Level 2 Teaching Assistant course (completion required).
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Ongoing support and guidance from our dedicated team.
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Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in schools.
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The chance to develop valuable skills and build confidence in the classroom.
Who we’re looking for:
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Individuals passionate about helping children learn and thrive.
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Team players with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Applicants committed to completing our Level 2 TA course to kick-start their career.
If you’re ready to make a difference and start your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take your first step toward becoming a Teaching Assistant!
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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