Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee / Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Mainstream
Location: Northamptonshire (including Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Corby, Kettering, Towcester, and Rushden)
Start Date: ASAP
Full-time or part-time | Temporary with training provided

The Role and Training
Vision for Education is proud to deliver the National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) in Northamptonshire, offering a pathway into education for those looking to start a career supporting young people. If you have transferable skills and a passion for learning, we will provide you with online training followed by a paid school placement in one of our partner mainstream primary or secondary schools.

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils with day-to-day learning, behaviour management, and general classroom support.

What are transferable skills?
We are looking for individuals with experience from sectors such as:

• Care or social work (understanding of safeguarding and patience)

• Youth work or coaching (positive engagement and leadership)

• Customer service or hospitality (strong communication and adaptability)

• Volunteering with children or mentoring (relationship-building and empathy)

If you have experience working with vulnerable people or in fast-paced, people-focused roles, you may already have what it takes to thrive as a Teaching Assistant.

About the Schools
We work withschools located across Northamptonshire, including in Northampton, Wellingborough, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Towcester, and Rushden. They offer inclusive and welcoming environments where Teaching Assistants are valued members of the team. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed, including those with additional learning needs.

Requirements

• Willingness to complete online training and CPD

• Commitment to a long-term, ongoing placement

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS and register with the Update Service

• Passion for working with children and supporting education

About Vision for Education
We are a market-leading education recruitment agency with a commitment to supporting the development of young people. As part of The Edwin Group, we were named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work 2024.

What We Offer

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE

• Free training and professional development

• Pension contributions (qualifying period applies)

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

• Ongoing consultant support

• Refer-a-friend scheme

• Full AWR compliance

How to Apply
To take the first step in your education career, apply now with your CV.

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