Trainee Teaching Assistant

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant - Paid School Experience & Training

Looking to Start a Career in Education? Become a Trainee Teaching Assistant

No education experience? No problem.

Teaching Personnel Wigan & Warrington are offering motivated individuals the opportunity to gain paid school-based experience while completing a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

This is the perfect route into education for those considering a long-term career supporting children in schools.

What We Offer

Fully supported Level 2 Teaching Assistant training
Flexible paid work in local schools
Full-time, part-time and half-day opportunities available
Valuable classroom experience from day one
Potential pathway into permanent school positions

Ideal For

Graduates
Career changers
Parents returning to work
Individuals interested in education, psychology or youth work

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Ongoing mentoring and support
Opportunities across Primary, SEN and Secondary settings
Flexible hours to suit your availability
Clear route into long-term and permanent employment
Take your first step into education today and start building a rewarding career supporting young people.

Apply now to find out more.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wigan

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English