Work Experience Programme

7 days ago


Hastings, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Kickstart Your Career in Education with Teaching Personnel

Location: Hastings, Rye, Battle, Bexhill 

Duration: 2 Weeks unpaid work - with the potential to go into a paid placement

Are you considering a career in education or looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is offering hands-on work experience opportunities in schools across Folkestone, Kent.

Whether you’re a school leaver, university student, career changer, or simply exploring your options, this is a fantastic way to gain practical insight into the education sector while building transferable skills.

Available Roles:

1. Cover Supervisor

Take charge of classrooms, supervising students in the absence of a teacher.
Develop leadership, communication, and classroom management skills in a professional environment.
2. Teaching Assistant

Support teachers in delivering lessons and assisting students with their learning.
Perfect for gaining experience in supporting individual needs and classroom dynamics.
3. Support Staff

Assist with vital school operations, such as facilities, IT, and student supervision.
Be part of the behind-the-scenes team that keeps schools running smoothly.
4. Administrative Staff

Join the school’s office team and contribute to tasks like data management, filing, and parent communication.
A great way to sharpen your organisational, IT, and customer service skills.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Tailored Placements: We’ll match you with roles that suit your interests and career aspirations.
Expert Guidance: Our supportive team will help you get the most out of your placement.
Career Development: Gain hands-on experience that can open doors to future roles in education, childcare, or administration.

Who Can Apply?

Individuals aged 18+ with a passion for working in education.
Whether you’re exploring a new career path or enhancing your CV, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website



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