Unqualified teaching assistant

Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Local schools
Hours: Flexible – day-to-day and long-term opportunities available

Are you a caring, patient, and understanding individual looking to make a real difference in a school setting? We are currently seeking enthusiastic Non-Qualified Teaching Assistants to work in schools supporting children with a range of needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in education, youth work, or gaining classroom experience.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, your role may include:

• Working 1:1 with a student who requires additional support

• Supporting small groups of pupils

• Assisting the class teacher within the classroom

• Working within a support base or specialist provision

No two days are the same, and placements are matched to your strengths and availability.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient, and understanding

• Positive, enthusiastic, and reliable

• Confident working with children and young people

Previous classroom experience is beneficial but not essential.
We have found that candidates with a sports background thrive in this role — whether through coaching, team leadership, or experience working in structured team environments.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Opportunities for day-to-day supply and longer-term placements

• Experience across a variety of school settings

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

This is an agency role, meaning we take the time to meet with candidates, understand their skills, and then speak directly to schools to find the right fit.

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. We work closely with schools to provide high-quality staff while supporting our candidates every step of the way. Our aim is to place the right people in the right roles, ensuring positive outcomes for both schools and students.

If you’re passionate about working with young people and want to start or develop a career in education, 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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