Trainee Teaching Assistant. Job in Devizes Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Bristol; Devizes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team in Devizes. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. You will have the opportunity to participate in the National Teaching Assistant Programme, gaining valuable experience in a SEND school setting. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers excellent training and support to help you thrive in your career. If you're motivated, compassionate, and eager to inspire learners, this is the ideal opportunity to start your journey in education.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to free courses

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in educational settings.
• Engage with learners to enhance their educational experience.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Building positive relationships

Flexibility

Proactivity

Teamwork

Child safety awareness

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Job description

About the role

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Devizes

£13.68 per hour (Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications)

Contract start date: Monday 2nd September 2025 (Temporary permanent) (Full Time) (Flexible start dates)

The School and Role

Vision for Education work with thousands of primary, secondary and SEND schools and alternative provisions across the Devizes area. The majority of the schools we work with are Ofsted rated excellent and good. The role would involve a dedicated, passionate and determined individual who wants to progress into a teaching profession. The Nation Teaching Assistant Programme would secure you a paid 5-day placement within a SEND school. After completion of the placement and relevant free online training programmes, you will be placed into the same or another relevant SEND school setting. The SEND schools that we work with cover a range of SEN such as ASD, MLD, SLD, SEMH, EBD, and ADHD.

Requirements
The desired teaching assistant for the National Teaching Assistant Programme will have:

• Compassion, understanding and caring manner.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.

What Vision for Education Offer

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

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach and Autism Awareness

About Us

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.

How to apply

If you are a determined, motivated, and driven individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email Gemma on: (url removed)