Trainee Teaching Assistant. Job in Hawkinge Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Kent; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in the UK is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Folkestone. This full-time role focuses on supporting Key Stage 1 pupils with additional learning needs and assisting teachers in developing students' academic, social, and emotional skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate confidence, teamwork, and a passion for student progress. The position offers competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Qualifications

• Confidence in working with children.
• Passion for the progress of primary school pupils.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a classroom with Key Stage 1 pupils.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Assist with academic, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Confidence in working with children

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for the progress of primary school pupils

Job description

Overview

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Folkestone. £88- £110 (Per day). September 2025 – July 2026. A primary school in Folkestone requires a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work full-time with key stage 1. This role is classroom-based and offers the opportunity to learn and enhance teaching support skills while working with children of varying abilities.

The Trainee Teaching Assistant will support the class with additional learning needs and assist with the students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Work in a classroom with Key Stage 1 pupils.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Assist the teaching staff with academic, social, and emotional development.

Requirements

• Confidence in working with children.
• Passion for the progress of primary school pupils.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to pay for a DBS and update service.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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 Trainee Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, 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).