Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant - Preston and South Ribble
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking to recruit Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Central Preston, Leyland and Bamber Bridge and South Ribble.

This role is ideal for someone who may not have worked in a school before but has experience supporting children through nursery work, childcare, or child and adult support roles, particularly where Special Educational Needs (SEN) support has been involved.

Schools are looking for individuals who are patient, proactive and confident using their initiative to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.

You will be supporting teachers and working closely with pupils who may need additional help with learning, behaviour or communication, helping to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

What we are looking for:

Experience working with children in nurseries, childcare settings, or support work

Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable

A proactive attitude and the ability to use initiative in the classroom

A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development

What we offer:

Opportunities across a range of supportive schools in Preston, Leyland and Bamber Bridge

Full access to The National College for training and CPD

Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in education

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you are looking to start a career in education and have experience supporting children in other settings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about the roles currently available by contacting Abbie on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed