Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ringway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education staffing agency in the UK seeks Trainee Teaching Assistants to begin full-time in January 2026, focusing on supporting students in secondary schools. Candidates should have a passion for education, strong communication skills, and at least GCSEs in English and Maths. This role provides valuable hands-on experience, possibilities for permanent contracts, and is designed for those eager to impact students' lives positively. Training and support will be provided, alongside competitive pay, including holiday pay.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for education and working with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Support students with their learning.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the overall pastoral care of students.

Skills

Passion for education

Strong communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Willingness to learn

Education

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about working with children or looking to kickstart a career in teaching?

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to join the dynamic teams at our reputable client secondary schools in South Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are eager to support students' learning and development while gaining valuable experience in the education sector. We would encourage graduates or future aspirational teachers to apply for this role.

This position will run full-time from Monday 5th January, until July 2026. Successful applicants who get on well in their school placements would be offered permanent contracts from their schools starting in September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Support students with their learning and provide one‑on‑one assistance when needed
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to the overall pastoral care of students
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills

Requirements

• A genuine passion for education and working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working with children in a school setting
• Supportive working environment with experienced educators and teachers
• Potential for career progression within the school or education sector

If you are looking to start a rewarding career in education and make a positive impact on students' lives, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Please note that all successful applicants will be subject to background checks as part of our safeguarding procedures.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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