Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, starting September 2025. This role offers a hands-on introduction to education, focusing on supporting students and honing skills essential for a career in teaching or educational support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay rates

Structured training and development

Personal consultant support

Potential progression into permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience in working or volunteering with children or teenagers is preferred.
• Eager to learn and embrace new experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across subjects.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Assist with tracking pupil progress and maintaining a positive environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Compassion

Dependability

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about supporting young people?
Are you thinking about a future in education?

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity available for a dedicated and motivated individual to join a vibrant and inclusive client primary school in Stoke as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, starting in September 2025.

This role is perfect for someone seeking hands-on experience in a school environment—especially if you're considering a future in teaching, special educational needs (SEND), pastoral work, or educational psychology.

About the School:
Situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, our client school serves a diverse and welcoming community. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every pupil is empowered to excel both academically and personally.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and committed staff team that champions teamwork, inclusion, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across various subjects.
• Working with individual students or small groups, particularly those needing extra support.
• Helping prepare learning materials and classroom displays.
• Assisting with tracking pupil progress and behaviour to help maintain a positive and secure environment.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Participating in ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.

This role offers a thorough introduction to working in education, with regular feedback, CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions, and opportunities to shadow experienced educators.

We are looking for someone who is:
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to helping young people thrive.
• An effective communicator and a collaborative team player.
• Dependable, punctual, and well-organised with a can-do attitude.
• Eager to learn and embrace new experiences with enthusiasm.
• Experienced in working or volunteering with children or teenagers.
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career in education or youth support work.

What Teaching Personnel Offers:
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pay rates
• Structured training and development throughout the school year via our CPD Academy
• A personal consultant to support you through applications and interviews
• Potential progression into teacher training or permanent teaching assistant roles

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch within 2 working days.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

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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