Trainee Teaching Assistant

Wirral, Merseyside
£14.24 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
September 2026 Start

If you have experience working in care, healthcare, support work, residential care, the NHS, or another people-focused role, your skills are highly valued in education.

Vision for Education is recruiting caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) and begin an exciting new career as a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

No previous school experience is needed. We'll provide the training, support and paid school placements to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the classroom.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people to reach their full potential. Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll help create a positive learning environment by supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.

Every day is different, and you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's education and wellbeing.

Following a successful interview and completion of safeguarding and compliance checks, we'll match you with one of our partner schools across the Wirral where you'll gain valuable paid classroom experience.

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Key Stage 1 (KS1)

• Key Stage 2 (KS2)

• Secondary Schools

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Have experience in care, support work, healthcare, residential care, youth work or similar

• Enjoy helping others and building positive relationships

• Are patient, compassionate and resilient

• Have excellent communication skills

• Are eager to learn and develop new skills

• Want a rewarding career supporting children and young people

• Can work effectively as part of a team

• A fully funded training programme through our National Teaching Assistant Programme

• Paid placements in local Wirral schools

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Free access to a wide range of CPD and professional development courses

• Flexible full-time and part-time work to suit your lifestyle

• A genuine pathway into a long-term career within education

• A willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and register with the DBS Update Service

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Availability to work within schools across the Wirral

At Vision for Education, we believe great Teaching Assistants come from many different backgrounds. If you've developed transferable skills through caring for others, supporting vulnerable people or working in a fast-paced environment, we can help you build a successful career in education.

Our experienced team will support you every step of the way—from your initial training through to securing paid work in schools and beyond.

If you're ready to start a rewarding career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our Liverpool team on (phone number removed) to find out more.

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