Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistants – Manchester

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Flexible (Full-time and Part-time available)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children and eager to start a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic individuals across Manchester to train as Teaching Assistants.

If you have experience in childcare, youth work, support work, care settings, mentoring, coaching, or similar people-focused roles, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is the perfect opportunity for those looking to step into education. As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with children who need additional guidance
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities
• Gain hands-on experience while learning on the job

Training & Development

Teaching Personnel offer access to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, helping you take the first step towards a long-term career in education.
You will also have opportunities for:

• Additional CPD courses
• Behaviour management training
• SEN introduction modules
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic attitude
• Experience working with children or vulnerable groups (e.g. care worker, support worker, nursery assistant, youth worker, sports coach)
• A desire to learn and develop in a school environment
• Availability to start ASAP
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time and part-time roles available across Blackpool, Poulton, Thornton, Lytham, St Annes, Fleetwood and surrounding areas
• Supportive, dedicated consultants
• A clear route into education with training provided

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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