Aspiring Teaching Assistant — Hands-On School Experience

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Blackburn is recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a mainstream school during the 2026/2027 academic year. The role offers hands-on classroom experience for graduates and college leavers seeking a future in education.

You will assist with lessons, work with individuals and small groups, and provide pastoral support while developing communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Experience from sports coaching, youth clubs, tutoring, mentoring or similar roles counts.
• Professional, fully referenceable experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• No formal teaching assistant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help students remain focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where required.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Patient

Proactive approach

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Blackburn is recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a mainstream school during the 2026/2027 academic year. The role offers hands-on classroom experience for graduates and college leavers seeking a future in education.

You will assist with lessons, work with individuals and small groups, and provide pastoral support while developing communication and organisational skills.