Future Teachers

Thinking About a Career in Teaching? Get Paid to Find Out! ‍‍

Just graduated? Not sure what’s next? If you’re curious about a career in education but aren’t quite ready to commit to teacher training, Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme is your perfect next step.

Learn more here: Future Teachers

What is it?
A paid school placement designed to give you real classroom experience — with zero upfront commitment to teacher training. It’s a flexible, supportive way to see if teaching is right for you.

‍ Roles and Responsibilities
As part of your placement, you’ll be fully involved in the day-to-day life of a primary school, including:

✔️ Supporting teachers in the delivery of lessons
✔️ Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils to help them achieve their learning goals
✔️ Assisting with classroom preparation and resource management
✔️ Helping manage classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
✔️ Taking part in school events, staff meetings and CPD training
✔️ Observing lessons to develop your own teaching style
✔️ Supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)
✔️ Being a positive role model for young learners every day

️ Key Skills We're Looking For
No formal teaching experience required — we’re looking for graduates with the right mindset and motivation:

⭐ A genuine interest in education and working with children
⭐ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
⭐ A positive, proactive, and patient attitude
⭐ Willingness to learn and take feedback onboard
⭐ Adaptability and the ability to think on your feet
⭐ Team-player mindset with a sense of responsibility
⭐ Enthusiasm to contribute to school life
⭐ A desire to make a difference in young people’s lives

Why Choose Our Programme? ✅ Get paid while gaining hands-on experience in a primary school
✅ Receive free training, resources, and ongoing mentoring
✅ Boost your CV with real classroom skills
✅ Work full-time or part-time — we work around you
✅ Explore a rewarding career path before making long-term decisions
✅ Potential to move into a fully funded teacher training course
✅ Be part of something meaningful from day one

We work with schools across Liverpool, Southport, and the Wirral, and they’re ready to invest in the next generation of teachers — like 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.
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