Trainee Teaching Assistant
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Trainee Teaching Assistant – September Start
Lancaster & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start a rewarding career in education?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in Lancaster and the surrounding areas, starting in September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with little or no school experience to gain hands-on classroom experience while being supported to develop the skills needed to succeed.
About the Role:
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
- Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
No Experience? No Problem!
We provide access to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course that can be completed over the summer, giving you the confidence and knowledge to hit the ground running in September.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, caring and proactive approach
- A willingness to learn and develop within a school setting
- A background in healthcare, support work, or childcare
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
- A variety of roles across Lancaster and surrounding areas
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from a dedicated local consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Apply Today!
Whether you're looking for a career change or a first step into education, this is your chance to make a real difference.
Apply now to secure your place for a September start and begin your journey in education with Teaching Personnel.
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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