Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant – No School Experience Required (Full-Time & Part-Time)

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

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

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.

About the Role

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.

Opportunities Available In:

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Key Stage 1 (KS1)

Key Stage 2 (KS2)

Secondary Schools

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

This Could Be the Perfect Role If You:

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

What You'll Receive

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

Requirements

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

Why Choose Vision for Education?

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. xwzovoh

Apply Today

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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