Teaching Assistant - unqualified

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people but don’t yet have school-based experience?

NOW Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work as Unqualified Teaching Assistants across Primary, Secondary, SEND, and Alternative Provision schools throughout Liverpool and Merseyside.

You do not need formal teaching assistant qualifications to apply — we are looking for candidates with transferable experience working with children or young people in other settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in education, psychology, youth work, or social care.

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

Residential support work

Youth work

Sports coaching

Camp America

Disability support

Care work

Voluntary work with children or young people

Mentoring or behavioural support

Holiday camps or activity leadership

Community support roles

If you have experience building positive relationships, supporting behaviour, encouraging engagement, or working with vulnerable young people, your skills are highly valuable within schools.

Why Work with NOW Education?

Competitive Rates of Pay

We offer excellent rates with a clear and transparent pay structure and no hidden deductions.

Pathway Into Education

Many of our candidates go on to secure:

Permanent Teaching Assistant positions

HLTA roles

Teacher training opportunities

Long-term school contracts

Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Many placements become permanent after just 12 weeks, giving candidates a genuine opportunity to start a long-term career in education.

Trusted School Partnerships

NOW Education has built over 15 years of strong relationships with:

Head Teachers

SENCOs

School Business Managers

School Bursars

Senior Leadership Teams

This allows us to offer access to excellent schools and long-term opportunities across the region.

Preferred Supplier for Leading MATs

We are proud to be a preferred supplier for several large Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across Liverpool and Merseyside.

Education-Led Recruitment

Our Business Director is a former teacher with 9 years of classroom experience, meaning we understand the importance of matching the right candidates to the right schools.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you may:

Support pupils within the classroom

Work 1:1 with children who need additional support

Help pupils remain engaged with learning

Support behaviour and emotional regulation

Assist teachers with classroom activities

Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Roles are available across:

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

SEND Schools

Alternative Provision settings

What We’re Looking For

Passion for working with children and young people

Positive and proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Resilience, patience, and adaptability

Ability to build positive relationships

Relevant transferable experience

Apply Today

If you are looking to begin a rewarding career in education and want to work with a supportive and experienced agency, NOW Education would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step into education with NOW Education
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed