Trainee Teaching Assistant

Stroud
Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Opportunities
Immediate Start

Are you interested in starting a career in education and working with children? Perhaps you are a graduate, career changer, recent college leaver or already have experience in childcare, youth work, sports or care and want to gain experience in a school.

Vision for Education are recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Stroud and the surrounding area. This is a great way to get your first classroom experience, develop practical skills and work towards a career as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional.

You don't need previous school experience — we're looking for people with the right attitude who are keen to learn and work with children.

The Role

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities could include:

• Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping pupils with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Supporting children with reading, writing and basic numeracy
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Providing additional support to children with SEN and SEND
• Assisting the class teacher with general classroom support
• Helping maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

You may work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, giving you the opportunity to experience different year groups and school environments.

Who This Role Suits

This Trainee Teaching Assistant position could be ideal if you have experience or an interest in:

• Childcare or Early Years
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Care or Support Work
• Mentoring
• Psychology or Education
• Working with children or young people
• SEN or SEND support

Previous experience in a school is not essential. Full training and ongoing support are available, making this suitable for candidates looking to move into education for the first time.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, friendly and approachable
• Enthusiastic about working with children
• Reliable and professional
• Confident communicating with pupils and staff
• Able to work as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop within education

What You'll Receive

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• FREE training and CPD
• National Teaching Assistant Programme training
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Potential temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Dedicated support from your education consultant
• Access to further education and Teaching Assistant opportunities

Requirements

To work in schools, you will need:

• The Right to Work in the UK
• Suitable references
• An Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people

Apply Today

If you're looking for Trainee Teaching Assistant jobs in Stroud and want to gain experience working in primary schools, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your up-to-date CV today and a member of the Vision for Education team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp-to-Perm
Start: Immediate
Location: Stroud and surrounding areas

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