Trainee Teaching Assistant
Job description
Entry-Level Teaching Assistant – Start Your Career in Education in Thornton
Location: Thornton & surrounding areas
Start Date: Ongoing – Apply Anytime
Contract Type: Flexible – Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Weekly Pay (based on hours worked)
Are you based in Thornton and ready to embark on an exciting career in education?
Whether you're a recent graduate, seeking a career change, or passionate about working with children, Teaching Personnel is offering a fantastic opportunity to become an Entry-Level Teaching Assistant in local primary and secondary schools.
No prior classroom experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, we'll provide full support every step of the way.
What We Offer:
- Discounted Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification – Save over 60%
- Free CPD Courses – Enhance your skills and confidence
- Exclusive Thrive Training – Focused on promoting emotional wellbeing and behaviour support
- ️ Flexible Working Options – Select the days that fit your lifestyle
- Weekly Pay – Receive payment every Friday
- Dedicated Consultant Support – Personalised guidance throughout your journey
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
- Assisting with 1:1 or small group learning support
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Providing behaviour support and promoting pupil wellbeing
Who We're Looking For:
- Passionate about working with children and young people
- Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Interested in pursuing a long-term career in education
- Willing to complete a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV via this advert or email stanley.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com to schedule a free consultation and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in education—right here in Thornton.
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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