Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE pay (daily rates)

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a motivated Trainee Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with SEN in Willingdon, Eastbourne. The role offers hands-on classroom experience, training, and the chance to progress toward a teaching career.

You will work under supervision across 1:1 and small group settings, with duties including playground support and running breakfast/after school clubs. Successful candidates should be passionate about helping students, a team player with a patient,

Qualifications

• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Have the right to work within the UK.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist in the playground and supervise activities during breaks.
• Support breakfast/after school clubs as required.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Adaptable

Communication

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant (Primary SEN)

Willingdon

£463 - £500 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

November'26 – ongoing (temp to perm)

The School and Role:

Passionate about education and working with children with SEN? Join Vision for Education as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, providing you valuable experience within school settings. By joining our team you will get the benefits of free training, a dedicated consultant and the backing of a great company to help place you in great schools that can give you the tools necessary to become a great Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Roles within schools will vary from supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 basis to whole group intervention. You may be required to assist in the playground on duties throughout the day and help with the running of breakfast/after school clubs.

The ideal Trainee Teaching Assistant will have;

• A true passion for helping students grow, learn and develop their education
• The ability to work well in a team environment
• A patient and level-headed approach to dynamic situations
• The ability to work during school hours (08:30 – 15:30) times can vary depending on the school

Requirements

• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Have the right to work within the UK
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.

What we offer:

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us:

The Edwin Group is in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.