Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working opportunities

Short-term, long-term and day-to-day

Opportunities to work across different

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support Primary schools across NP19. This is an excellent entry point for anyone considering a career in education, with no prior school experience required.

You will assist the class teacher, work with pupils individually or in groups, and help maintain engagement and positive learning routines across Early Years to KS2. Flexible contracts and supportive guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• No formal TA qualification required.
• Passion for helping children learn and grow.
• Ability to work well with teachers and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Work with pupils individually, in small groups and with the whole class.
• Help pupils stay engaged and focused during lessons.
• Support learning, reading, writing and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and good classroom routines.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils across Early Years, KS1 and KS2.

Skills

Caring and patient

Reliable

Team player

Strong communication

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - NP19

Location: NP19

Contract: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible

Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support Primary schools across NP19.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in education, considering a career in teaching, or simply wanting a rewarding role working with children. Previous school experience is not essential - we’re looking for people with the right attitude, patience and willingness to learn.

About the Role

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Working with pupils individually, in small groups and as a whole class
• Helping pupils stay engaged and focused during lessons
• Supporting learning, reading, writing and classroom activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good classroom routines
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils across Early Years, KS1 and KS2

We’re Looking For

• Caring, patient and approachable individuals
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable, proactive and willing to get stuck in
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to support wherever needed
• A genuine interest in working with children
• No formal TA qualification or previous school experience required

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Short-term, long-term and day-to-day positions
• Opportunities to work across different Primary schools
• Free safeguarding, behaviour and education-focused CPD
• Dedicated support from your Recruitment Consultant
• A great route into a future career in education

Our Vetting Process

Safeguarding is our highest priority. All educators must successfully complete our comprehensive vetting process before being cleared to work. This includes an Enhanced DBS check, EWC registration, safeguarding training, employment references covering the last two years, right to work checks and all mandatory compliance requirements.

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door of education and gain valuable classroom experience, 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.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website