51 trainee teaching assistants jobs found

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Leeds Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Leeds. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive, encouraging...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Bradford Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Bradford. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive,...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Wakefield Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Wakefield. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive,...

Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant Location: Local schools Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term opportunities Employer: The Education Network The Education Network is currently recruiting a Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant to work in supportive school settings. This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs. The Role As a Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs Use Team Teach strategies to manage challenging behaviour safely and effectively Work one-to-one or in small groups to promote engagement and learning Support the class teacher in creating a calm, structured, and positive learning environment Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staffThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Holds a valid Team Teach qualification Has...

Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant Could you support children with special educational needs to flourish in schools? Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEND, additional needs, or disabilities? Have you ever worked in residential care, learning disability support, schools, or another setting with people with SEND? The Job… Working in SEND schools to support children with a wide range of additional needs- your role is to be an extra set of hands for the teacher! You could be helping pupils to manage their emotions, communication effectively, or to engage with the activities they are taking part in! Academics provide staff to a massive range of SEND and SEMH schools, so there are opportunities to work with children with complex needs, challenging behaviours, social emotional and mental health needs, or physical disabilities. You'll Be… An aspiring Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting people with a disability or SEN Comfortable working in school...

Primary Teaching Assistants - Team Teach Trained Specialist School Support - South East London Start Date: February 2026 Are you a compassionate and motivated individual with Team Teach training, eager to support the development of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Academics (Rochester) are currently seeking dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants with proven experience in primary settings to join our network of schools across South East London. This is a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about positively impacting the social and emotional growth of young learners. You will work closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Prior experience supporting students with these needs is highly desirable. We are proud to partner with a variety of inclusive schools who value...

Trainee Teaching Assistant – ASAP Start Location: Salford Start Date: ASAP Are you committed to supporting young people and considering a future career in education? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our client’s dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Salford as a Trainee Teaching Assistant commencing as soon as possible. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those wishing to gain practical experience within an educational setting, particularly if you aspire to progress into teaching, SEND support, pastoral care, or educational psychology. Key Responsibilities: Assist teachers in delivering high-quality lessons across a range of subjects. Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, particularly those requiring additional assistance. Contribute to the preparation of classroom resources and displays. Monitor student progress and behaviour, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. Foster positive...

HLTA / SEMH Specialist - Chorley Alternative Provision Position: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Chorley, Lancashire Salary: £117.25 - £144.60 Per day (PAYE) Are you a resilient educator who excels in non-mainstream settings? We are seeking an experienced HLTA (or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant) with a strong background in SEMH to support our KS4 pupils in Chorley. The Role Working with Year 10 and 11 students with EHCPs, you will deliver tailored interventions to bridge the gap between academic progress and emotional wellbeing. Lead: Deliver small group sessions and 1:1 support. Support: Use ELSA strategies to manage anxiety and build social skills. Impact: Help vulnerable learners achieve their functional skills or GCSE goals. Key Requirements HLTA Status (or equivalent Level 4 experience). SEMH Expertise: Proven experience with complex behaviours and EHCPs. ELSA Trained: Highly desirable (or a willingness to train). Local: Based in or able to commute easily to...

Manchester | Full-Time | Aspire People Aspire People is working closely with a supportive primary school in Manchester who are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 4 pupil presenting with significant behavioural and emotional needs. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is calm, resilient, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning. The Role: * Providing consistent 1:1 behaviour support throughout the school day * Supporting a pupil with complex behavioural needs within the classroom * Implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques * Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals * Supporting learning tasks to keep the pupil engaged and regulated * Recording behaviour, progress, and successful interventions We're Looking For Someone Who: * Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or challenging behaviour * Remains calm, patient, and proactive...

Nursery Practitioner  Start Date: ASAP Location: Kentish Town Do you enjoy supporting children and helping them develop? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a range nurseries? TeacherActive is looking for Nursery Practitioners in South East London to have the opportunity to work in a various nurseries. We build strong relationships with our nurseries and support staff to ensure the best placements for you. We are seeking Early Years Nursery Assistants to cover day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements, supporting children in their education. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a wealth of experience while keeping each day fresh and engaging. The ideal Nursery Practitioner should have the following: minimum of 6 months experience in an educational setting supporting children. Paediatric First Aid Trained  Full and Relevant L3 Childcare Qualification  A calm, patient, and nurturing attitude. Strong communication skills. A good understanding of child...

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with experience in supporting students with challenging behaviour? Do you have a background in working with SEND and a strong understanding of managing complex behaviours? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with a pupils who display extremely challenging behaviour. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a student's educational journey, providing vital support to ensure their success and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with significant behavioural challenges. Implement effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour. Work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to create an individualised support plan. Assist with academic work where necessary, ensuring the pupil remains engaged and supported. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment....

Do you have experience supporting children with behavioural challenges? Are you passionate about working with vulnerable young people and improving their wellbeing? Then we have a rewarding role for you in Northampton! Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a confident and positive behaviour support worker to work with vulnerable young people ages 14-16 in Thrapston, NN14. Full-time (Mon-Fri 8:30am-15:30pm) SEN based provision supporting young people aged 11-16 (KS3 and KS4) The role: Assist teaching staff in planning and preparing learning activities  Working with other staff in developing and writing additional support plans for students Working with individuals or small groups of students in activities to promote positive academic, social, emotional and behavioural outcomes Providing access to the curriculum by supporting the re-integration of pupils into mainstream provision  Monitoring and recording the behaviour and achievements of pupils  The general management and...

Graduate Train to Teach Roles - M40   Location: Failsworth area Start Date: January 2026   Are you a recent graduate with a desire to gain experience in the classroom and passionate about working with young people?   If yes, then we have the perfect position for you!   Smile Education is looking for Cover Supervisors and graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in the Failsworth area! This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in the education sector, whether you are a recent graduate or an aspiring teacher.   As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will:     - Support the Class Teacher    - Supervise students across a range of subjects    - Maintain a positive and productive learning environment    - Ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed    - Support student learning and classroom behaviour management   A typical day will include:    - Checking for any specific instructions or a schedule for the day and gather necessary...

Transport Admin Support Job Title: Transport Team Administrator Department: Transport Hub Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Ealing, West London (2 days office / 3 days remote once trained) Hourly rate £22.02 PAYE / £29.30 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start Purpose of the Role To provide high‑quality administrative support to the Transport Hub, ensuring accurate data management, efficient coordination of documentation and processes, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role supports the smooth functioning of travel assistance services for children and adults with additional needs. A background or understanding of adult social care or supporting vulnerable clients is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities (Admin‑Focused) Data, Records & Documentation Maintain accurate electronic records, ensuring all transport‑related data,...

SEN Teaching Assistant Putney ASAP Start | Full Time A mainstream primary school in Putney is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour. This is a full-time position, starting immediately. Key Requirements: Minimum 1 year's experience supporting children with SEN in a UK school setting. Proven ability to support pupils with complex and challenging behaviour, using effective strategies. Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete before starting). Ideally trained in Team Teach / or similar Descalation techniques. Resilient, empathetic, and able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils. The School Offers: A supportive team with regular CPD and behaviour management training. Guidance and mentoring from the SENCO and senior leaders. The opportunity to make a lasting difference in a rewarding but challenging role. Reeson Education: Reeson...

Job Title: Secondary School Cover Teacher (Flexible Roles) Location: Liverpool & Wirral Position Type: Flexible / Supply / Cover Sector: Secondary Education We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed teachers to undertake flexible cover roles across secondary schools in the Liverpool and Wirral areas. These opportunities are ideal for individuals looking to gain experience, maintain work–life balance, or return to teaching on a flexible basis. This role is well suited to final-year teaching students, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and experienced qualified teachers seeking adaptable teaching work within a supportive school environment. Role Responsibilities: Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies Maintain a positive and productive learning environment Provide feedback to permanent staff where required Essential Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS...

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with experience in supporting students with challenging behaviour? Do you have a background in working with SEND and a strong understanding of managing complex behaviours? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with a pupil in Year 4 who displays extremely challenging behaviour. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a student's educational journey, providing vital support to ensure their success and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with significant behavioural challenges. Implement effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour. Work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to create an individualised support plan. Assist with academic work where necessary, ensuring the pupil remains engaged and supported. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning...

Are you a qualified primary supply teacher who needs flexibility in your working pattern? Are you keen to make a real impact on the progression of pupils in a school with a great environment and facilities to do so? Apply today to avoid missing out on the role that ticks all of your boxes! You'll be working in a range of brilliant schools across Crawley, representing Academics (a temp education agency) on an ad-hoc basis. You will be offered roles as and when they come in and have the opportunity to accept or decline a range of year groups, last-minute and in advance. In this role of primary supply teacher you can benefit from: * An excellent rate of pay * Inspiring and influencing our next generation * Great career development opportunities * The local train station has great connections to London, Horsham and Redhill * Term-time contract * Access to on-site leisure facilities * On-going career support from your dedicated consultant Your responsibilities as a primary supply...

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a temp to perm role? Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to be part of a flourishing primary school? Are you an enthusiastic TA looking to work in a "Good" rated school? Academics are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and welcoming two-form entry primary school in Barking and Dagenham, starting January 2026. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in providing support to the SEN pupils within the SEN provision to ensure the children are receiving full support towards their development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a 'Good' Ofsted report, known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to academic and personal development. Location: Primary school in Barking and Dagenham Start Date: ASAP/January 2026 Role: Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £90-£105 (Dependent on experience) Responsibilities, SEN TA, Barking and...

SEN TA Job Vacancy SEN TA role in: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Starting date: Immediate start Salary: £95 - 105 per day, dependent on experience Temporary Contract, ongoing position Full Time Vacancy (8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)SEN TA Specification We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a SEND school in the Shrewsbury area, where you will be working with a wonderful SEND class. To be considered, you should have prior experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, a strong understanding of the SEND school curriculum, and a compassionate, nurturing approach to your work. You must be a qualified SEN TA - ideally level 3 or equivalent Have an excellent knowledge of the UK SEND school system Be able to nurture and support young children with SEND Ideally have worked for at least 12 months within Special Needs Safeguarding level 1 trained DBS on the update service SEND experience Dedicated to supporting young SEND learnersThe school is...