Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people? Considering a future career in teaching or education support? A fantastic opportunity awaits at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bury for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to start this September.

This role is perfect for individuals eager to gain classroom experience before pursuing a pathway into teaching, special educational needs (SEND), pastoral support, or educational psychology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teaching across a variety of subjects

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils who need extra help

• Assist in preparing learning materials and organising displays

• Help manage behaviour and track student progress

• Build strong working relationships with staff, pupils, and families

• Take part in regular training and receive ongoing support throughout the school year

• Full time position

What We Are Looking For:

• Enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting young people

• Confident communicator and a dependable team player

• Punctual, organised, and willing to take initiative

• Open to feedback and eager to develop professionally

Desirable Experience:

• Volunteering or work experience with children or young people

• An interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

What Teaching Personnel Provides:

• Consistent and reliable work opportunities

• Competitive weekly pay

• Access to CPD and training throughout the year

• Ongoing support from your personal education consultant

• Potential to move into permanent TA roles or teacher training

Ready to Start Your Journey in Education?
Submit your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your interest and what you hope to gain from this opportunity.

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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