Teaching assistants also known as Classroom Assistants primary role is to aid the main class teacher. The duties which a teaching assistant may be required to perform as part of their role may vary dramatically from school to school, however the basic principles remain the same.

The teaching assistant will often be responsible for taking aside a small number of children who need extra help in specific subject areas. More often than not the children that the teaching assistant works with will have special education needs (SEN). In most cases the children with special education needs will be consuming a vast amount of the main class teachers time meaning that the pupils without special needs are suffering as a result.

Therefore the role of the teaching assistant is vital both to children with special education needs and those without.

This website has been created to aid both those who wish to become a teaching assistant and also for those who have already qualified and have experience but are looking to obtain a new job.

Teaching Assistant Training

For those who wish to become a teaching assistant, but as yet have not undertaken any qualifications we have a comprehensive section on Teaching Assistant training. You can find out what is involved and where you can find the best training in order to become a fully qualified teaching assistant.

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Teaching Assistant Jobs

Teaching assistant jobs are among some of the most rewarding available. In addition to be remunerated well, you will also gain great satisfaction from seeing the children you interact with progress, in part, due to your actions. If you have previously qualified as a teaching assistant and are looking for new opportunities we are here to help. We have teamed up with some of the UK’s biggest and best teaching recruiters. Provide us with your details and in no time we will help you find your ideal job.

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