Trainee Teaching Assistant - National Teaching Assistant Programme

Trainee Teaching Assistant – National Teaching Assistant Programme

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Salary: 14.24 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have transferable skills from care, customer service, support work, or other people-focused roles and want to begin a rewarding career in education?

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individuals to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP). This fully supported training pathway is designed for people who have the right attitude and passion for working with children, regardless of previous school-based experience.

Through comprehensive training and ongoing support, you''ll develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed as a Teaching Assistant in primary, secondary, or SEND schools across Lincolnshire.

The National Teaching Assistant Programme provides a structured route into education, combining professional training with valuable classroom experience.

Following successful completion of the programme, you''ll have the opportunity to undertake a paid placement in a local school, gaining hands-on experience while supporting pupils and teaching staff in the classroom.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Assist pupils with their learning and development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work with individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Promote pupil confidence, wellbeing, and achievement.
• Develop valuable classroom management and support skills.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply for this  position via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call our Lincolnshire team on (phone number removed).

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