Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Dursley area
Salary: £462.80 – £500 per week
Contract: Flexible / 0-hour (term-time only)
About the Role – Trainee Teaching Assistant
Thinking about becoming a Trainee Teaching Assistant but don’t have school experience yet? This is a great way to get started. We’re looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant in the Dursley area to work within a specialist school setting, gaining real classroom experience while being fully supported and trained.
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll be learning on the job and building confidence in a structured, supportive environment.
What you’ll be doing as a Trainee Teaching Assistant
- Supporting pupils in class, in small groups, or 1:1
- Helping staff with day-to-day classroom activities
- Supporting behaviour and engagement in learning
- Adapting to different routines and school environments
- Building confidence working with children and young people
Trainee Teaching Assistant Training Programme
Before and during your placement as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll complete practical training including:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour management
- Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant
- SEND awareness
Full support is provided throughout your journey as a Trainee Teaching Assistant.
Placement & Support for Trainee Teaching Assistants
- Help finding your school placement in Dursley
- Dedicated consultant support
- Ongoing guidance while in school
- Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles
Flexible Work – Trainee Teaching Assistant
- 0-hour contract – choose your availability
- Day-to-day or longer-term placements
- Fits around other commitments
What we’re looking for in a Trainee Teaching Assistant
- Reliable and keen to work with children
- Willing to learn and get involved
- Calm, patient, and good communicator
- Able to build positive relationships
- DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
No qualifications needed – attitude is key for this Trainee Teaching Assistant role.
What you’ll get as a Trainee Teaching Assistant
- Free training through our National Teaching Assistant Programme
- Weekly pay
- Flexible working options
- Clear route into a permanent school role
- Full support from start to finish
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in the Dursley area, apply today with your CV.
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