Details:
- Salary: £94 - 108 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Chigwell
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Trainee Teaching Assistant – National Teaching Assistant Programme
Location: Chigwell, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Trainee Teaching Assistant – Chigwell
Vision for Education are excited to launch opportunities through our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP), designed to support individuals looking to start a rewarding career in education.
Whether you have previous experience working with children through childcare, coaching, youth work, care, or voluntary roles, or you're simply passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this programme could be the perfect pathway into the classroom.
Working in partnership with primary schools across Chigwell, we are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to train and develop into successful Teaching Assistants.
About the National Teaching Assistant Programme
Our National Teaching Assistant Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to work effectively in a primary school setting.
The programme includes:
FREE online training and development
Practical classroom experience
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Access to long-term and permanent school opportunities
Valuable insight into supporting children with a range of learning needs
The Role
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils in the classroom, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
Requirements
To be considered for the role, you will:
Have a genuine passion for working with children
Be enthusiastic, patient, and willing to learn
Have transferable skills gained through childcare, coaching, youth work, care, customer service, or other people-focused roles
Be able to build positive relationships with children and staff
Be committed to completing the training programme and developing your skills
No previous school experience is required.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a valued member of Vision for Education, you will receive:
Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE
FREE access to our National Teaching Assistant Programme
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
Pension contributions
Access to a wide network of schools and long-term career opportunities
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Vision for Education to find out more about our National Teaching Assistant Programme and opportunities within primary schools across Chigwell