Trainee Teaching Assistant

Town/City:Reading

Salary/Rate:£18,000 - £22,000

County:Berkshire

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Primary

Subject:Early Years

Job ref:LC-TTA-HS

Post Date:24. 07. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Lavinia Castellan

Partnerships Coordinator

0204 5822475

LaviniaC@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

Train to Teach While Making a Real Difference for Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children who need support to thrive? This is your opportunity to train as a Primary Teacher while supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs in a caring, trauma-informed school environment.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children build confidence, regulate behaviour, and engage in learning—both in and out of the classroom.

This is a full-time, salaried teacher training position with a clear route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

About the Grad2Teach Programme
Through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training route, you will:

Work in a supportive school while earning a salary
Complete a fully-funded PGCE with QTS, awarded by Coventry University
Gain hands-on experience from day one
Follow a structured training plan based on the ITT Core Content Framework
Be supported by expert mentors throughout your training

What the Role Involves

As part of your training and daily responsibilities, you will:

Support pupils with SEMH needs in both mainstream and specialist settings
Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning
Help create and implement Classroom Support Plans in collaboration with senior staff
Promote independence, resilience, and positive behaviour in pupils
Support teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
Attend relevant meetings and contribute to student progress reviews
Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies as needed
Support transitions for pupils moving between settings or phases
Commit to ongoing professional development and safeguarding responsibilities

One extended working day per week (until 4.15pm) includes supporting an after-school club.

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

Holds a bachelor’s degree in any subject
Has GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
Has experience working with children or young people—especially those with SEN or SEMH needs
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
Is passionate about inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and educational equality
Wants to become a fully qualified teacher while gaining valuable experience

Ready to Start Your Teacher Training Journey?

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most—while gaining the skills and qualifications to become a confident and compassionate teacher.

To apply or find out more, contact Lavinia Castellan at laviniac@grad2teach.ac.uk.

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