Trainee Teaching Asssitant New

Location: Blackburn
Role Duration: 2026/2027 Academic Year
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Setting: Mainstream School

Are you a university graduate or college leaver looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a rewarding career in education? We are recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive mainstream school in Blackburn throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, social work, or child development. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting pupils and helping them achieve their full potential in a classroom environment.

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help students remain focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where required.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Experience can be from a variety of professional settings, including:
  • Sports coaching
  • Youth clubs
  • Tutoring
  • Holiday clubs
  • Mentoring programmes
  • Community-based child support roles
• Experience must be professional and fully referenceable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• No formal teaching assistant qualification is required.

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Valuable school-based experience for graduates and college leavers.
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills relevant to teaching and education careers.
• Experience working within a supportive mainstream school setting.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to gain meaningful experience in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to begin your journey as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Blackburn for the 2026/2027 academic year.