Trainee Teaching Assistant
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Trainee Teaching Assistant – Primary School | Lancaster
Start Your Career in Education with Teaching Personnel
Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education?
Do you have a passion for working with children and making a positive impact in their early learning journey?
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a welcoming primary school in Lancaster that is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 – ideal for someone considering a future career in teaching or education.
About the Role:
Full-time position, Monday to Friday
Based in a friendly and inclusive primary school in Lancaster
Immediate start available (or flexible for the right candidate)
Supporting children in a variety of classroom settings, including 1:1 and small groups
Helping to deliver engaging lessons and providing general classroom support
Assisting with learning activities, behaviour support, and daily routines across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
No previous school experience is required – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn!
Full training and support will be provided by both the school and your consultant at Teaching Personnel.
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ A positive, caring, and proactive attitude
✔️ A genuine interest in working with children
✔️ Good communication and teamwork skills
✔️ Willingness to undergo safeguarding training and complete a DBS check
✔️ Previous experience with children (e.g., volunteering, babysitting, sports coaching) is beneficial but not essential
What You’ll Get from Us:
✨ A structured route into education – perfect for aspiring teachers or support staff
✨ Competitive weekly pay – starting from £77 per day
✨ FREE access to our CPD Academy – including behaviour management, safeguarding, and more
✨ A dedicated consultant to guide you every step of the way
✨ Opportunities to progress into permanent or long-term roles
Take the first step toward a career that truly matters.
If you're ready to inspire young minds and grow your experience in a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now by sending your CV to sasha.jackson@teachingpersonnel.com
Or call Teaching Personnel Lancaster on 01772 386968 for more information
Teaching Personnel – supporting your journey into education.
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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