Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is offering a Trainee Teaching Assistant position in the Thornaby area with a £92.56 daily rate and an October 2026 start.

No previous experience is required, but candidates must be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and Update Service. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, leading to paid school placements in EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in whole-class teaching, small group interventions, or 1:1 work to meet all children's needs.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment and build strong relationships with children, staff and families.
• Participate in the agreed training programme and ongoing CPD to develop professional skills.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dedication to outcomes

Empathy and care

Job description

Thornaby Area
£92.56 per day
October 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 TS14area 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