Trainee teaching assistant

Trainee Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting people who are passionate about education and working with children in Primary, secondary and SEN schools in the RCT area to support pupils aged 5-19.

As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you will be provided with complimentary yet compulsory online safeguarding training courses to complete whilst registering with Teaching Personnel, followed by a trial placement in a local school. After a successful trial you will then be able to be offered positions in either Primary, secondary or SEN schools with your dedicated consultant preparing you for success!

Our Trainee Teaching Assistant roles are excellent opportunities for anyone passionate about supporting young people through their educational journeys, many of whom have Additional Learning Needs (ALN) such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & other similar learning difficulties. Supporting young learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) & ALN is one of the most rewarding jobs in which you a genuine difference each and every day!

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities – please state during the registration phone call that you receive following your application which role you are able to fulfil.

Trainee Teaching Assistant Details:

• Support pupils aged 5-19
• Earn £12.90 per hour
• Hours: 8:30 – 15:30 (term time only)
• Start dates from March 3^rd 2025

As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you will complete comprehensive induction training including: Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant, Level 2 Safeguarding, KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), and Positive Behaviour training.

Our extensive range of available courses includes, but is not limited to:

• The Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Students from Radicalization
• Understanding Autism: Strategies for Effective Support
• Comprehensive Dyslexia Diploma: Empowering Learners with Reading Difficulties
• An In-depth Introduction to the Thrive Approach: Promoting Emotional Well-being
• The Complete SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Diploma: Inclusive Education Strategies

Teaching Personnel also offer opportunities for further career development with trainings including TeamTeach and Cover Supervisor training which will provide you with skills and knowledge that schools highly value and improve future career opportunities.

Successful Trainee Teaching Assistants will have:

• A passion for education
• Commitment to completing all required training courses promptly
• Dedication and willingness to support pupils with a range of needs
• Transferable social and communication skills from previous employment or hobbies
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service (guidance will be given)

To apply for a Trainee Teaching Assistant position please apply with your CV!

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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