Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is offering a trainee Teaching Assistant position designed for graduates, career-changers, or anyone with transferable skills who wants hands-on experience in primary or secondary schools. The role includes supporting pupils, assisting the class teacher, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

No previous school experience is required. The program provides full support and on-the-job training, with safeguarding checks (DBS) and details available on the Teaching

Qualifications

• No previous school experience required.
• Appropriate qualifications and training required; DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning in the classroom
• Assisting the class teacher with activities and lesson preparation
• Providing one-to-one or small group support (especially with SEND)
• Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Committed

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Start Your Career in Education

Looking to take your first step into the classroom? We are offering an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and want to begin a career as a Teaching Assistant.

This trainee position is perfect for graduates, career changers, or anyone with transferable skills who is eager to gain hands‑on experience in primary or secondary schools. Full support and guidance will be provided, with opportunities to develop your skills on the job.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning in the classroom
• Assisting the class teacher with activities and lesson preparation
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed (particularly alongside pupils with SEND)
• Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to making a difference in education.

No previous school experience is required, but a genuine interest in working with young people is essential.

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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