Trainee Teaching Assistant

About the role

Join a leading education provider to work as a Teaching Assistant in schools across Devizes and the surrounding areas.

Teaching Assistant - £14.24 per hour

September 2026 (or sooner)

Vision for Education is excited to offer a unique opportunity for passionate individuals looking to begin a career in education through our National Teaching Assistant Programme.

We work in partnership with local schools to provide Trainee Teaching Assistants with high-quality training alongside paid, on-the-job experience.

Following a successful interview and completion of suitability, safeguarding, and identity checks, you will be able to download an app on your phone, that allows you to mark the days you want to work, and the days you are not available. On the days you are working, you will be covering staff absences and pre-planned holidays.

You’ll also have the opportunity to explore and specialise in areas such as EYFS, KS1, KS2, secondary education, and SEND provision.

Learn more about the programme here:

To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you should:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning
• Be committed to improving outcomes for all pupils
• Be kind, caring, and compassionate
• Be proactive with strong communication skills
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Be willing to complete required training and ongoing CPD
• Be prepared to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service

Minimum requirements:

• No formal qualifications required
• Two verifiable professional references
• Willingness to obtain a DBS on the Update Service

Vision for Education is fully committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough interview and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

As a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency, Vision for Education is dedicated to supporting the learning and development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are a trusted employer for high-quality teaching and support staff across primary, secondary, and SEND settings.

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR)
• FREE professional development, including Team Teach training, safeguarding updates, and webinars
• Generous referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you would like to be a teaching assistant/care worker with a passion for working with young people and you would like to work in a positive and rewarding environment, then this could be ideal for you.