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Teaching and education
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with reading, writing and learning activities.
You can take a college qualification to get started, for example:
Volunteering
You could get experience by volunteering in a local school or community organisation. This can sometimes lead to paid work or a chance to get relevant qualifications.
A qualification in nursery work, childcare, playwork or youth work will give you an advantage. Many teaching assistants specialise in the kind of extra help they give, for example languages, behavioural, pastoral or special needs support.
You'll need:
In this role you could:
You could work at a school or at a special needs school. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
With experience, you may take a course to become a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). With further study you could become a fully qualified teacher.
Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.
Skills for life teachers work with adults and sometimes 16 to 18-year-olds to improve their English and maths.
Kickstart your career in Early Years as a Nursery Assistant! Join our fun, supportive team, and help develop and shape the lives of young children. Fully engage in our Level 2 apprenticeship, develop key skills, and earn your first qualification. Apply now and take the first step on your career ladder!
Looking for a career in childcare? Noah’s Ark Nursery are currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. You will be learning how to provide quality play and care through day to day activities, whilst building strong working relationships with the team, the children and the parents.
At Portico you will find the care and support for every child is second to none and the friendly environment created is one of trust, respect and honesty. As an early years apprentice you will be supporting the nursery team with all tasks in the nursery, following the EYFS curriculum. Fantastic benefits including uniform provided, pension and reward schemes.
To complement, appreciate and support the role of teachers and other professionals by undertaking workcaresupport programmes which enables access to learning in the community as part of a teacher planned approach. To support the class teacher and other senior staff on a range of teaching and learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements.
Promoting and working within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the SchoolTrust.Working as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high quality Early Years curriculum.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Oratory Montessori Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their Good setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development.
Are you looking to start your career in childcare? Kiddy Academy Wavertree are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join their team, you will be required to work shifts between 30-40 hours per week across 4-5 days. You will provide all aspects of care to children and learn with an award winning training provider.
Anerley Day Nursery in London, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits
Elan Pre school in Haywards Heath, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits
Are you wanting to progress your career in childcare? Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Wing have a wonderful opportunity to join their established team and complete a level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. You will plan and deliver high-quality childcare, ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times. Free uniform and your birthday off!
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