Trainee Teacher Assistant - NTAP

Vision for Education Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

CPD access

Consultant support

Range of schools

Long-term career in education

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting for the National Teaching Assistant Programme in Thurrock and surrounding areas. No prior school experience is required, and the role offers free training and a pathway to a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.

You could join schools across Thurrock, Essex, starting ASAP. The programme provides ongoing CPD, dedicated consultant support, and a chance to build a long-term career in education.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Keen to learn and develop their skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Committed to making a difference to pupils' education and development.
• Looking to establish a long-term career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Support children with their learning and development.
• Assist pupils with additional needs and SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support classroom activities and learning interventions.

Skills

Passionate about working with children

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Keen to learn

Relationship building

Job description

National Teaching Assistant Programme - Thurrock

Location: Thurrock, Essex

Salary: £94 - £108 per day

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: Vision for Education

Start Your Career in Education

Are you looking to start a rewarding career working with children?

Vision for Education are excited to be recruiting for our National Teaching Assistant Programme, offering aspiring Teaching Assistants the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join schools across Thurrock and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're a recent graduate, looking for a career change, or simply passionate about supporting children, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started in education.

The Programme

As part of the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you'll receive:

• Free training to develop your knowledge and classroom skills.
• The opportunity to work towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Valuable hands‑on experience working within a school.
• Dedicated support from your Vision for Education consultant.
• Ongoing professional development and access to CPD.
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career within education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Support children with their learning and development.
• Assist pupils with additional needs and SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support classroom activities and learning interventions.

About You

You don't necessarily need previous experience working in a school — we're looking for people who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Keen to learn and develop their skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Committed to making a difference to pupils' education and development.
• Looking to establish a long‑term career in education.

Previous experience in education, childcare, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support work would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Join Vision for Education?

• £94-£108 per day depending on experience and role.
• Fully supported route into a career in education.
• Free training and CPD.
• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide range of schools across Thurrock.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent employment.
• Gain valuable experience while being paid to work in a school.