Trainee Teaching Asssitant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Blackburn is recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a mainstream school during the 2026/2027 academic year. The role offers hands-on classroom experience for graduates and college leavers seeking a future in education.

You will assist with lessons, work with individuals and small groups, and provide pastoral support while developing communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Experience from sports coaching, youth clubs, tutoring, mentoring or similar roles counts.
• Professional, fully referenceable experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• No formal teaching assistant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help students remain focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where required.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Patient

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Blackburn
Role Duration: 2026/2027 Academic Year
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Setting: Mainstream School

Are you a university graduate or college leaver looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a rewarding career in education? We are recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive mainstream school in Blackburn throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, social work, or child development. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting pupils and helping them achieve their full potential in a classroom environment.

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help students remain focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where required.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Experience can be from a variety of professional settings, including:
  • Sports coaching
  • Youth clubs
  • Tutoring
  • Holiday clubs
  • Mentoring programmes
  • Community-based child support roles
• Experience must be professional and fully referenceable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• No formal teaching assistant qualification is required.

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Valuable school-based experience for graduates and college leavers.
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills relevant to teaching and education careers.
• Experience working within a supportive mainstream school setting.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to gain meaningful experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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