Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school environment?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them access the education they deserve?

Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to take the next step towards a career in education?

About the role:

We’re currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in Salford, offering classroom and one-to-one support for students with additional needs. This role is ideal for those considering a future in teaching, pastoral care, educational psychology, or special educational needs (SEN).

What we’re looking for:

• An energetic, empathetic, and passionate individual
• Committed to helping young people reach their full potential
• A confident communicator who shows initiative
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Organised, dependable, and eager to learn
• Open to new challenges with a positive, proactive mindset

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young people
• A genuine interest in a career within education or youth work
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

About the school:

Staff and students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally in a nurturing environment. You’ll be joining a passionate and dedicated team who believe that every child matters.

Interested?
Apply now with your most up-to-date CV – we’d love to hear from you!

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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