Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – NP19

Location: NP19

Contract: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible

Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support Primary schools across NP19.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in education, considering a career in teaching, or simply wanting a rewarding role working with children. Previous school experience is not essential – we're looking for people with the right attitude, patience and willingness to learn.

About the Role

Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities

Working with pupils individually, in small groups and as a whole class

Helping pupils stay engaged and focused during lessons

Supporting learning, reading, writing and classroom activities

Encouraging positive behaviour and good classroom routines

Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Supporting pupils across Early Years, KS1 and KS2

We're Looking For

Caring, patient and approachable individuals

Confident communication and relationship-building skills

Reliable, proactive and willing to get stuck in

Comfortable working as part of a team

Adaptable and willing to support wherever needed

A genuine interest in working with children

No formal TA qualification or previous school experience required

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Weekly pay

Flexible working opportunities

Short-term, long-term and day-to-day positions

Opportunities to work across different Primary schools

Free safeguarding, behaviour and education-focused CPD

Dedicated support from your Recruitment Consultant

A great route into a future career in education

Our Vetting Process

Safeguarding is our highest priority. All educators must successfully complete our comprehensive vetting process before being cleared to work. This includes an Enhanced DBS check, EWC registration, safeguarding training, employment references covering the last two years, right to work checks and all mandatory compliance requirements.

If you're looking to get your foot in the door of education and gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply directly to this role or send your CV to .

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. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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