Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant- SEN School

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Gateshead seeks a Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant. Join a fulfilling career supporting pupils with special educational needs, developing valuable skills through training in a supportive environment. Experience with children is helpful but not required. Competitive weekly pay with opportunities for advancement awaits you.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free training

Ongoing support from a consultant

Pathway into long-term work

Qualifications

• Curious and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in education.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and activities.
• Work with teachers on individual support plans.
• Help pupils remain engaged and regulated.
• Participate in training for SEND education.

Skills

Support for pupils

Calm and patient approach

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

If you’re a recent graduate who wants to start a career that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the perfect place to begin. We’re working with a special education school that is looking for a Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant who is curious, motivated, and ready to learn.

This school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, and every day offers a new opportunity to build confidence, encourage independence, and celebrate meaningful progress. If you enjoy working with young people and you're open to developing new skills, the staff will support you every step of the way.

What the role involves

• Supporting pupils in class, helping them access activities, routines, and learning.
• Working closely with teachers and specialists to follow individual support plans.
• Using a calm, patient approach to help pupils regulate and stay engaged.
• Taking part in training and hands‑on learning to develop your skills in SEND education.

Who this role is ideal for

• Graduates who are considering careers in teaching, psychology, education, youth work, or social care.
• Anyone who enjoys helping others and wants to develop experience in a school setting.
• A positive, flexible person who is willing to learn and try new approaches.
• Experience working with children is helpful, but not mandatory. The school cares more about your attitude and willingness to grow.

What you’ll receive

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company involvement.
• Access to free training through our CPD Academy, including behaviour support and SEND modules.
• Ongoing support from a consultant who understands specialist school environments.
• A pathway into long‑term work in education, with opportunities to progress.

If you’re a graduate ready to take your first step into a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and we’ll guide you through the next stage.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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