Trainee Teaching Assistant

Full-Time

Location: Birmimgham
£80 - £85 Per Day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Starting: ASAP

The School and Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee Teaching Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about education and eager to embark on a rewarding career journey in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will undergo comprehensive online courses covering essential topics such as working in schools, supporting students with SEND, and safeguarding within educational settings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through 5 days of paid work experience within a SEND or Alternative Provision setting, providing valuable insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant. Throughout your training, you will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced educators, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in working with children, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your educational career and make a positive impact on the lives of students with SEND.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of educational settings, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools, Alternative Provisions, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). SEND schools cater to students with a wide range of additional needs, providing tailored support and resources to ensure inclusive education for all. Alternative Provisions offer specialized education and support for students who may struggle in mainstream settings due to behavioural, emotional, or academic challenges. PRUs provide education for students who have been excluded from mainstream schools or who require additional support to reintegrate into mainstream education. This broad spectrum of schools will equip you with valuable experience to take with you on your career in education.

The desired Trainee Teaching Assistant will possess:

A DBS Check, or readiness to undergo a DBS check.

GCSE Mathematics and English at a grade C or above.

A passion for working with students who have additional needs.

Prior experience in non-educational settings is desired.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are seeking a career change or are at the start of your working journey and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other roles you can call us on (phone number removed) or email me on

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