Trainee Teaching Assistant — Paid Training & Placements

Vision for Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE pay (daily rates)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to v)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education in Stockport is launching the National Teaching Assistant Programme to support those starting a Teaching Assistant career. The role is an Unqualified Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary) in Stockport with weekly pay of £463–£500, starting September 2026.

Working with our client schools, you will receive high-quality on-the-job training and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons for wanting a career in education and the role of a Teaching Assistant.
• Be committed to completing required training and ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Possess right to work in the UK and provide 2 references (one education/care).

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with behaviour management and interventions.
• Provide additional support to children with SEND as required.
• Contribute to the daily running of schools as part of the teaching team.

Skills

Relationship building

Child safety

Communication

CPD commitment

UK work rights

References

Interview motivation

Job description

Vision for Education in Stockport is launching the National Teaching Assistant Programme to support those starting a Teaching Assistant career. The role is an Unqualified Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary) in Stockport with weekly pay of £463–£500, starting September 2026.

Working with our client schools, you will receive high-quality on-the-job training and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.