Job Title: Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Chippenham
Salary: Competitive (depending on placement)
Contract: Flexible / 0-hour (Term-time only)

About the Role
Thinking about working in a school but don’t have experience yet? This is a way in.

We’re looking for Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Chippenham. You don’t need a background in education, we’ll train you and support you into your first placement. We can offer roles within: primary, secondary and SEND schools.

You’ll be working in real classrooms, building confidence and getting hands-on experience while learning on the job.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils in class, in small groups, or 1:1
• Helping teachers with day-to-day classroom tasks
• Supporting behaviour and keeping pupils engaged
• Getting used to different school settings and routines
• Building confidence working with children

National Teaching Assistant Programme
Before and during your placement, you’ll complete a set of straightforward, practical training courses:

• Safeguarding
• Behaviour Management
• Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant
• SEN awareness in schools and colleges

We’ll guide you through all of this - nothing is left for you to figure out on your own.

Placement & Support

• We’ll help find your school placement
• You’ll have a dedicated consultant checking in with you
• Ongoing support while you’re in school
• Help moving into longer-term or permanent roles if that’s what you want

Flexible Work

• 0-hour contract - you choose when you’re available
• Day-to-day work or longer placements
• Fits around other commitments

What we’re looking for:

• Someone reliable who wants to work with children
• Willing to learn and get involved
• Good communication and a calm approach
• Able to build positive relationships
• DBS on the Update Service (or willing to get one)

No qualifications needed - attitude matters more here.

What you’ll get:

• Free training through our National Teaching Assistant Programme
• Support from start to placement and beyond
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working
• A clear route into a permanent school role

Why this role?
A lot of people use this as their starting point in education. You’ll get proper support, real experience, and a clear idea of whether this is the right path for you.

How to Apply
Send over your CV and we’ll be in touch to talk through next steps.

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