Trainee Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Trainee Teaching Assistant

Location: NP18

Contract: Full Time

Pay: £89.39 Per Day

Start Date: October 2025

 Are you currently training or studying to become a Teaching Assistant?

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Teaching Assistants to join our team and support pupils across local primary schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while developing your skills and confidence in a supportive school environment.

 About the Role:

-          Support class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

-          Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils reach their learning goals.

-          Assist with classroom activities, preparation of learning materials, and general supervision.

-          Provide emotional and behavioural support to pupils when required.

-          Promote a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere for all children.

Requirements

-          Currently training or studying towards a teaching assistant qualification (desirable but not mandatory)

-          Passionate about supporting children’s education and development

-          Strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills.

-          A DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

-          Experience working with children (in schools, childcare, or youth settings) is desirable.

What’s In It for You

-          A competitive daily rate of £89.39.

-          Opportunity for full time, part time, and flexible work in primary schools.

-          Ongoing support and career guidance from your dedicated consultant.

-          Access to free professional development course through Teaching Personnel.

-          A change to build your classroom experience and progress within education.

If you’re training to become a Teaching Assistant and want to put your learning into practice – join Teaching Personnel today and start making a difference in the classroom.

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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