Job 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.