Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education are seeking Trainee Teaching Assistants for placements in the DL12 area. This paid opportunity gives you on-the-job training to develop essential skills for working with children.

No prior qualifications are required, and candidates should be prepared to fund a DBS check and Update Service where applicable. Roles involve supporting teachers, assisting with class activities, and helping children achieve their learning goals across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities and support the teacher during lessons.
• Support pupils through small group interventions or 1:1 when needed.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting day-to-day needs of all children.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Strong communication

Job description

DL12 Area

£92.56 per day
November 2026 Start

Are you looking to start a career in Education?

Are you passionate about supporting children?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can be instrumental in making a difference to children's lives?

Become a Trainee Teaching Assistant! No previous experience or qualifications necessary, just a love for helping others! Working within the care/education sector can make it easier to get you placed, but please bear in mind each candidate has to pay £58.50 for an enhanced DBS and an additional £16 Update Service fee.

Vision for Education are excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Trainee Teaching Assistants with high-quality training and paid on-the-job experience.

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding, and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school within the DL12 area to further develop your skills. We will help you to develop your identity as an educator and help you to choose your specialist area from EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Assistants are instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of any school. The most effective Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and an interest and passion for supporting the day-to-day needs of all children. They are also able to build positive relationships with staff, children, and their families.

The role of a Teaching Assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher during whole-class teaching, running small group interventions to support children, or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are met and that they can thrive.

We would love to hear from you if the following applies to you!

• Have a passion for supporting and helping children
• Be dedicated to improving outcomes for all children
• Be kind, caring, and compassionate
• Be proactive and a good communicator
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service