Trainee Teacher Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in Sunderland seeks a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils in their learning and routines. Ideal candidates will be patient and caring with a genuine interest in education. No previous experience is required, and essential training will be provided. This role offers competitive weekly pay along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online training

Support from a consultant

Referral bonuses

Opportunities across local schools

Qualifications

• No previous classroom experience required.
• Ability to complete or hold an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and activities.
• Helping with classroom organisation and preparation.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation.
• Offering reassurance and guidance to pupils.
• Working as part of a friendly team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interest in helping children

Confident communication

Patience

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant

If you’re looking to start a career in education and want a school where you can learn on the job, this Trainee Teaching Assistant role in Sunderland could be a brilliant place to begin. No classroom experience is needed, just a positive attitude and a genuine interest in helping children succeed.

What you’ll be doing as a Trainee Teaching Assistant

You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping pupils with their learning, routines and confidence in the classroom. Expect variety, guidance and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.

Your key responsibilities as a Trainee Teaching Assistant

• Supporting pupils during lessons and activities
• Helping with classroom organisation and preparation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation
• Offering reassurance and guidance to pupils who need a little extra support
• Working as part of a friendly and welcoming team

Who this role suits

• Anyone thinking about a future career in education
• Individuals with experience in childcare, mentoring or youth work
• Confident communicators who enjoy working with children
• People who are patient, caring and willing to learn
• Someone able to complete or already holding an enhanced DBS

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella fees
• Free online training including safeguarding, SEND and behaviour basics
• A supportive consultant guiding you from first call to first day
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across a range of local schools

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving you access to a wider network of training, resources and support. We help place trainee TAs across Sunderland in roles where they feel valued, supported and ready to grow. Our approach is simple, warm and people-first.

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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