Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Job description
Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Garstang, Lancashire
Pay: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Primary School Setting
Start Date: September 2026
Start Your Career in Education with Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a friendly primary school in Garstang as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a rewarding career supporting children in their education. No formal Teaching Assistant qualifications are required, just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
Whether you have experience in childcare, coaching, youth work, care, customer service, volunteering, or are simply looking to transition into education, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher
- Work with small groups and individual children to support learning
- Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Encourage children's confidence, participation, and independence
- Support pupils with social, emotional, and academic development
- Assist with classroom organisation and preparation
What We're Looking For
- A passion for working with children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team
- Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Gain Your Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
At Teaching Personnel, we're committed to helping aspiring educators develop their careers.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to complete a nationally recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification through Teaching Personnel at a heavily discounted rate. This is a fantastic chance to gain a recognised qualification whilst building practical experience in a school setting.
The qualification can help you:
- Develop the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the classroom
- Strengthen your CV and future job prospects
- Progress towards long-term careers in education
- Increase opportunities for permanent Teaching Assistant roles
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
✅ Competitive hourly rates of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
✅ Weekly pay via PAYE
✅ Flexible working opportunities
✅ Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
✅ Access to free and discounted CPD training courses
✅ Heavily discounted Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
✅ Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
✅ Valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment
Apply Today
If you're looking to take your first step into education and gain a recognised qualification whilst earning and developing valuable school-based experience, apply today with your CV.
A member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
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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