Trainee Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Darwen is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant for the 2026/2027 academic year, ideal for graduates and college leavers seeking classroom experience. The role offers an opportunity to support pupils and work alongside teaching staff in a mainstream school.

No formal qualifications are required; just enthusiasm, reliability and strong communication. The placement runs for the full academic year with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a professional capacity.
• No specific qualification required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with daily classroom activities.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Provide additional learning support to students who need it.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Darwen
Role Duration: 2026/2027 Academic Year
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Setting: Mainstream School

Are you a university graduate or college leaver seeking practical experience in education? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join a mainstream school in Darwen as a Trainee Teaching Assistant for the 2026/2027 academic year.

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers and individuals who enjoy supporting children in their learning and development.

• Assist teaching staff with daily classroom activities.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Provide additional learning support to students who need it.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils.

• Essential experience working with children in a professional capacity.
• Suitable backgrounds include:
  • Sports coaching
  • Tutoring
  • Youth work
  • Holiday camps
  • Community programmes
  • Mentoring roles
• All experience must be referenceable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable attitude.
• No specific qualification required.

• £14.25 per hour pay rate.
• Full academic year placement.
• Excellent experience for graduates and college leavers.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career within education.
• Ongoing support and professional development.

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.
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