Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Bishop Auckland. The role involves supporting teachers and children in classrooms, undergoing a training programme to develop teaching skills, and commitment to positively impact child education. Ideal candidates are passionate, caring, and ready to engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Dedication to improving outcomes for all children.
• Willingness to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher during whole class teaching.
• Run small group interventions to support children.
• Work on a 1:1 basis to cater to individual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for supporting children

Team collaboration

Proactivity

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Bishop Auckland

Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9ca0218881cd

Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Bishop Auckland

Vision For Education are excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Trainee Teaching Assistants with high quality training and paid on the job experience. This programme is aimed towards candidates who do not necessarily have experience of working with children or a childcare/teaching assistant qualification but who are eager to get into the classroom.

About the Programme:

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. We will help you to develop your identity as an educator and help you to choose your specialist area from EYFS, KS1, KS2 to secondary school and SEND provision.

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Assistants are instrumental in ensuring the sooth running of any school. The most effective Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and have an interest and passion in supporting the day-today needs of all children. They are also able to build relationships with both staff, children and their families.

The role of a teaching assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher during whole class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are meet and that they can thrive.

We would love to hear from you if the following applies to you!

• Have a passion for supporting and helping children
• Be dedicated to improving outcomes for all children
• Be kind, caring and compassionate
• Be proactive and a good communicator
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom