Student Teacher

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People offers paid school opportunities for education students seeking practical experience in primary schools. Work alongside your studies with flexible, part-time chances across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including 1:1 support and small-group interventions.

Ideal for trainees building classroom experience, developing management skills and safeguarding knowledge while earning money around university commitments.

Qualifications

• Students currently studying towards teaching/QTS or a related education qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Reliable and professional approach is required.
• Genuine passion for education and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms and small-group settings.
• Support 1:1 pupil learning and reading/phonics activities.
• Contribute to organising activities and interventions.
• Help maintain a positive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Teaching support

Communication skills

Reliability

Safeguarding commitment

Education passion

Education

Education-related qualification

Studying towards QTS

Job description

Student Teacher / Education Student - Paid School Opportunities

September 2026 | Part-Time & Flexible Work | Aspire People

Still studying to become a teacher but looking for paid experience in schools?

Aspire People are recruiting student teachers and education students who want to gain additional experience working in primary schools alongside their studies.

If you're currently completing your teacher training, studying an education-related course, or preparing to gain QTS, working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or HLTA can be a fantastic way to gain further practical experience outside of your placements.

You can let us know your availability and we'll look for opportunities that work around your studies.

Opportunities Could Include:

• Teaching Assistant work
• Learning Support Assistant positions
• 1:1 pupil support
• Small-group interventions
• Reading and phonics support
• Classroom assistance
• PPA and intervention support
• HLTA-style opportunities where experience allows
• Daily, short-term and part-time work

This Could Be Ideal If You Want To:

• Gain more experience working with children
• Build confidence outside of your teaching placements
• Experience different primary schools
• Develop your classroom management skills
• Gain additional SEND experience
• Understand different school environments and teaching approaches
• Earn money alongside your studies
• Build relationships with schools ahead of gaining QTS

We're Looking For:

• Students currently studying towards teaching/QTS or a related education qualification
• Previous experience working with children
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and professional approach
• Genuine passion for education
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Flexibility around school and university commitments

Why Aspire People?

• Flexible opportunities around your studies
• Gain valuable classroom experience
• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Daily, part-time and longer-term opportunities
• Potential to build relationships with schools before qualifying
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your education career

You don't have to wait until you've gained QTS to start building your experience.

If you're currently studying and want to gain paid experience in schools around your studies, contact Aspire People today and let us know your availability.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.